Pecan pralines

Pecan pralines

Ingredients/Components

• granulated sugar - 2 c
• butter or margarine - 2 Tbsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• buttermilk - 1 c
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• light corn syrup - 3/4 c
• pecan halves - 2 c

How to make pecan pralines:

Butter sides of a pan. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly. Cook and stir to soft ball stage or 234°. Remove from heat; add butter and pecans. Beat until thick enough to drop on a buttered cookie sheet. If it begins to get too thick, add 1 teaspoon hot water. Makes about 45 pralines. They taste like the famous pralines of New Orleans.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Fruit, Candy.