BOURBON PRALINES

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Make and share this Bourbon Pralines recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan pieces
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Add pecans; cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals down from side of the pan.
  • Uncover and cook without stirring to soft ball stage or until candy thermometer reads 235°F.
  • Remove from heat and stir in baking soda; beat with a wooden spoon just until the mixture starts to thicken (5 to 8 minutes).
  • Working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased wax paper; let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1787.2, Fat 91, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 985.4, Carbohydrate 220.9, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 210, Protein 14.2

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