Description
Buttermilk Pecan Pralines are a delightful treat made with rich buttermilk, pecans, and a sweet syrup, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with waxed paper and set aside.
- In a large (5 qt or larger) pot, bring the buttermilk, sugar, corn syrup, baking soda and salt to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture reaches 236F (soft ball stage).
- Note that the baking soda causes the mixture to foam and rise as it begins to boil so be careful.
- Once the mixture has reached the softball stage, remove from heat and stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter.
- Beat by hand until the mixture begins to hold its own shape. It will be thick and creamy. This can take awhile.
- Once the mixture thickens, quickly drop by spoonfuls onto the waxed paper to cool.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make sure to stir continuously to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature monitoring.
- These pralines can be customized with other nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg