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Savannah Pralines

Source of Recipe

From "Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories"


Recipe Introduction

"I can't imagine a world without pralines - nuts trapped in a candy so sweet and rich it nearly sets your teeth on edge, yet you find yourself craving them! Be sure to use a pot or saucepan large enough to accommodate the bubbly mixture."

List of Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
• Pinch salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups broken pecans


Recipe

Combine the buttermilk and baking soda in a large heavy pot. Add the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt and cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Bring the mixture to the boil and simmer until the mixture reaches 236°F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage), 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until lukewarm, 110°F.

Stir in the vanilla and pecans, and beat with a wooden spoon just until the mixture begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop mixture by tablespoons onto wax paper and let stand until firm. Store in an airtight container or freeze.

Makes 24