Buttermilk Pralines

Name: Buttermilk Pralines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 cups pecan halves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce-weight: 120 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Buttermilk Pralines in Country Woman Christmas 1999

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aliceable

Dec 26, 2014

I rec'd this recipe from a neighbor in Texas when I was in the 6th grade. I've been making it since the 70's ! You will need a candy thermometer and patience. Very worth the effort.
amyeminor

Dec 19, 2011

huge disappointment. i stirred and stirred for over 40 minutes and the stuff never set. waste of time and energy and money. so bummed...
maryann1945

Jan 3, 2011

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