DAD'S PECAN PRALINES
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
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.
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Britt Hurn
[email protected]These pralines are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rabeya Khan
[email protected]These pralines are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a professional bakery. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Patience Otoo
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pralines turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Alphonso Theunissen
[email protected]These pralines are delicious! The flavor is rich and buttery, and the pecans add a nice crunch. They are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Deborah Briones
[email protected]I've made these pralines several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect treat to bring to parties or potlucks.
Sandra Amankwah
[email protected]These pralines are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery! I love the way the pecans add a little crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.
ROLAND STEPHENSON WADE
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pralines, but these were actually really good. The pecan flavor really shines through and the texture is nice and chewy.
Md Lovelu Mia
[email protected]These pralines are the best I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Seema Gaihre
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pralines turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Isaiah Perez
[email protected]These pralines are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rk Rejaul
[email protected]I've been making these pralines for years and they are always a favorite. They are so delicious and addictive, it's hard to stop eating them! The recipe is simple to follow and the results are always perfect.
Turab Bhatti
[email protected]These pralines are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the rich, buttery flavor and the slight crunch from the pecans. They are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
JUDITH CHRISTINA AGBODZA
[email protected]I love the addition of chopped pecans in these pralines. It gives them a wonderful crunch and flavor. The pralines were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm sure they will be a hit at my next party.
Trisha Gibson
[email protected]These pralines are absolutely divine! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the texture is just right - chewy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will