DAD'S PECAN PRALINES

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This is my husband's family recipe for making pecan pralines. He is asked every Christmas to make these delicious pralines.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 20 (2 inch pralines)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
2 cups pecans, halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large 3 1/2 quart-size saucepan, combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt. Cook over high heat for about 5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 210 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir often scraping the bottom and sides. The mixture will foam up.
  • Add butter, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Over medium heat, continue cooking.
  • Stir constantly scraping bottom and sides until the mixture reaches softball stage (235 degrees on a candy thermometer or spinning a thread).
  • Remove mixture from heat.
  • Cool slightly (about 2 minutes). Beat with spoon until thick and creamy.
  • Drop from a tablespoon onto sheet of alumium foil or wax paper. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Zenabu Agamja
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These pralines are the perfect holiday treat. They're also a great gift for friends and family.


Hlumisa Maraqane
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I love how these pralines are made with simple ingredients. They're also really affordable to make.


JAHIYA NUR IFTIHA
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These pralines are a great way to use up leftover pecans. They're also a delicious and easy snack.


Elizabeth Hull
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pralines are amazing and I'll definitely be making them again.


Farxiyo Barkade
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These pralines are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really addictive!


Qurabn Qurabn
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I love the way these pralines melt in my mouth. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Johnson adeyemi
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These pralines are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a professional bakery.


SNEHAKHAN Sneha
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I made these pralines for my holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Investor JR
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These pralines are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious and everyone loves them.


Charity Petros
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I've never had pralines before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Qari Aamir Hussain
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I'm not much of a baker, but these pralines were surprisingly easy to make. And they turned out so good!


Deidra Stewart
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These pralines are so delicious! I can't wait to make them again.


IRI Project
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I made these pralines for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


ismael jnbaptiste
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These pralines are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. They're also really addictive!


Sawon islam miraz
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I love how simple this recipe is. I was able to make these pralines with ingredients I already had on hand.


zcutt
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These pralines are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


purai nashokota
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pralines turned out perfectly. They were delicious and everyone loved them.


Faisal Shahul
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I've made these pralines several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect candy to give as gifts or to enjoy yourself.


Joker Rehman
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These pralines were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


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