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Buttermilk Pralines

Southern Living April 1999 – NOT TESTED “Have a friend help spoon out these pralines, because they harden quickly.”
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Cookies & Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American, The South

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 2 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • BRING first four ingredients to a boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 210°F. Stir in butter, corn syrup, and pecans; Return to a boil, and boil, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thermometer registers 232°F (thread stage).
  • REMOVE from heat; Beat with wooden spoon 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let stand until firm. Store in an airtight container.
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