Buttermilk Pralines Recipe

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Years ago, I received this candy recipe from a dear friend in Texas. The creamy texture and sumptuous sweetness has earned me rave reviews each time I've made it.

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Buttermilk Pralines Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 210°.
  • Stir in butter and pecans; cook until thermometer reads 230°. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture loses its gloss and begins to set, about 8 minutes. Quickly drop by teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined baking sheets. Cool. Yield: 1-1/2 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 ounce) equals 120 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Buttermilk Pralines in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1999, p38

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Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by amyeminor@yahoo.com

huge disappointment. i stirred and stirred for over 40 minutes and the stuff never set. waste of time and energy and money. so bummed...

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by maryann1945

I have made this recipe several, several times; and they are the best pralines that I have ever eaten!

 
 

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