Bourbon Pralines Recipe

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Bourbon Pralines
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups pecan pieces

Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Add pecans; cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals down from side of the pan.
  2. Uncover and cook without stirring to soft ball stage or until candy thermometer reads 235°F.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda; beat with a wooden spoon just until the mixture starts to thicken (5 to 8 minutes).
  4. Working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased wax paper; let stand until firm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1179.97 Kcal (4940 kJ)
Calories from fat 856.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 95.13g 146%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 460.43mg 19%
Potassium 587.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 79.62g 27%
Sugars 66.59g 266%
Dietary Fiber 10.65g 43%
Protein 13.74g 27%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 441.09 Kcal (1847 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.56g 146%
Cholesterol 8.22mg 7%
Sodium 172.11mg 19%
Potassium 219.65mg 13%
Total Carbs 29.76g 27%
Sugars 24.89g 266%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 43%
Protein 5.14g 27%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 20%
Calcium 59mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.7
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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