Best Buttermilk Pecan Pralines Recipes

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BUTTERMILK PECAN PRALINES



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Make and share this Buttermilk Pecan Pralines recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 20-30 pralines

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons white corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces, broken

Steps:

  • Add soda to buttermilk. Mix sugar, buttermilk mixture, butter, salt and syrup. Cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage when dropped into water or registers about 235 - 240 degrees on a food thermometer.
  • Add vanilla and pecans; stir rapidly a short time until just thickens. Spoon pralines quickly onto waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 166.3, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.5, Protein 1.2

BUTTERMILK PRALINES



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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