Pralines

By MaryEllen

Tips
Note: Use a teaspoon and allow 2-3 nuts per candy. If using 2 cups pecans expect to have sauce left over so I have increased amount by 1/2 cup.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 tsp baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 2 quart glass batter bowl blend buttermilk, sugar, pecans, salt and butter. Microwave High 12-14 mins., stirring every 4 minutes. Add baking soda, stirring to foam. Microwave High 1-2 mins to darken mixture. Whip with a wooden spoon until mixture turns dull. Teaspoon onto waxed paper to harden. Makes 5 dz.

Servings: 60

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/60 of a recipe (0.5 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 61.8
Calories From Fat (50%) 30.98
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.68g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.54g 3%
Cholesterol 1.14mg <1%
Sodium 33.93mg 1%
Potassium 23.49mg <1%
Total Carbohydrates 7.44g 2%
Fiber 0.44g 2%
Sugar 6.99g
Protein 0.52g 1%


Reviews
4 stars - Requires concentration, as the candy thermometer must be watched carefully. - ME 1/22/2007