Maple-pecan Pralines

3 c Sugar
1 c Evaporated Milk
2/3 c Light corn syrup
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
2 c Pecan pieces
2 ts Maple flavoring

Combine first five ingredients in a dutch oven; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pecan pieces; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (236ø). Remove from heat; stir in flavoring. Beat with wooden spoon 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let cool.

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