Buttermilk Praline Recipe Southern Living

Southern Buttermilk Pecan Pralines My Country Table

WebJan 13, 2018 · How to make buttermilk pecan pralines, Part 2. Immediately place the pan in cold water. Add the butter and vanilla, but …

1. Line two cookie sheets with wax paper and set aside.
2. Combine the buttermilk, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pan and continue cooking over medium low heat (#4 on an electric stove), stirring constantly, until candy reaches 234 degrees on the candy thermometer. Due to the addition of baking soda, this candy does not test well in cold water. It foams up and separates.
3. Remove pan from heat and add the butter and vanilla. Do not stir. Place pan in a sink of cold water and allow to cool to lukewarm, about 5 minutes. Test by placing your finger in the candy. When it’s just warm, remove the pan from the water.
4. Beat candy by hand until it becomes slightly thick and creamy, about five minutes. I beat it for a minute, then stop and let it rest for a few seconds, then beat it again. It will start to slightly lose its shiny, glossy appearance.

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Pecan Pralines Recipe Southern Living

WebOct 28, 2023 · Step 1. Toast pecans at 350°F on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through baking. Step 2. Bring brown sugar, …

1. Preheat oven to 350˚. Spread pecan halfs onto a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, stir pecans around baking sheet, and place back into oven for another 5 minutes.
2. Bring brown sugar, whipping cream, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a heavy 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 236˚F (soft ball stage). Remove sugar mixture from heat.Let sugar mixture stand until candy thermometer reaches 150˚F (20 to 25 minutes). Stir in pecans and vanilla using a wooden spoon; stir constantly 1 to 2 minutes or just until mixture begins to lose its gloss.
3. Let sugar mixture stand until candy thermometer reaches 150˚F (20 to 25 minutes). Stir in pecans and vanilla using a wooden spoon; stir constantly 1 to 2 minutes or just until mixture begins to lose its gloss.
4. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper, and let stand until firm (10 to 15 minutes).

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