Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Condiments

  • 3/4 cup Corn syrup, light

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 3 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 cups Pecan, halves

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp butter

Directions

• 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 cases 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 begin to hold its own shape. It will be thick and creamy. This can take awhile. It helps to have a partner in the kitchen to hand this task off to :)
• Once the mixture thickens, quickly drop by spoonfuls onto the waxed paper to. Let cool.
• Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.