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Buttermilk Pralines

By: Dorothy Purdy  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 210 degrees F. Stir in butter and pecans; cook until thermometer reads 230 degrees F. 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by ZUMPAZOO 
I made this because it sounded different than anything I normally make. It was great. I will... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by wisweetp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I have been making this recipes for years, but I do use more vanilla. It is absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by kehn 
Good praline recipe! Very important to follow the recipe cooking to temps, stirring, and beat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Miss1977 
I used lowfat milk because I did not have any buttermilk. It still worked out great, although... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by vbgirl 
these are sweet! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by ANGELSIXX 
Followed recipe and instructions exactly and they came out wonderful!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by thegirlsleuth 
Delicious and super easy. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by gummibear 
I really LOVE this praline. It does, however, require patience........which is hard for me,... MORE
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Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by motomodel 
I've never made Pralines, but had some great ones in New Orleans. I decided to try and man, oh... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by Cherie 
Too good! Fudge like and tangy tasting. MORE

 
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