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, unti mixture reaches soft ball stage (236?). 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.