pecan pralines
Pralines are such a wonderful treat! I especially like making them during the holidays. I saw this recipe on a carton of Borden's Buttermilk (Elsie the Borden Cow was their mascot.) when I was a young teenager. I asked my mother to help me make the Pralines (My first attempt at candy making was when I was 7 years old and used only confectioners sugar and milk -I called it, "Cry Baby Candy." So I figured I needed help on this one. These are easy to make; take few ingredients; and very addicting -Yum-O! This is not my photo; I will be making them again in a few days and will post one then
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
Makes 18 2-inch pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups white, granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk (borden is no longer available locally -not sure if they are still in business)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
- WONDERFUL TREAT!!
How To Make pecan pralines
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Step 1In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt.
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Step 2Cook over high heat for 5 minutes (or to 210 degrees F. on a candy thermometer) stirring frequently, scraping bottom of pan.
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Step 3Add butter and pecans. Continue cooking, stirring constantly scraping bottom and sides of pan, until candy reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees F -about 5 minutes).
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Step 4Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat until thick and creamy.
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Step 5Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper and let cool.
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Step 6Makes about 18 two-inch delicious pralines. Enjoy!!
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