Dark pralines
18 servings
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| 1 | cup | Buttermilk |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 2 | cups | Peacn halves |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reached soft ball stage (234ø).
Remove from heat; beat with wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.