Buttermilk Praline Pecans Recipe

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Buttermilk Praline Pecans
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 cups ice water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 -4 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions:

  1. Using a 6 quart saucepan- cook 1st three ingredients on medium-high heat to 234° to 240° degrees soft-ball candy stage. When a small quantity of syrup is dropped in ice water- it forms a ball that keeps its shape - but when removed from the water- it will flattens out by itself.
  2. Stir frequently to prevent burning. As pralines cooks- it turns a golden brown. Remove from heat, and stir butter in . Add pecans and stir to coat all nuts.
  3. Cover counter with wax paper- pour pecans onto it.
  4. Immediately separate pecans. Let cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1450.5 Kcal (6073 kJ)
Calories from fat 1161.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 129.08g 199%
Cholesterol 17.82mg 6%
Sodium 351.85mg 15%
Potassium 1078.38mg 23%
Total Carbs 73.39g 24%
Sugars 52.68g 211%
Dietary Fiber 16.66g 67%
Protein 21.19g 42%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 369.5mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.35 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.36g 199%
Cholesterol 4.33mg 6%
Sodium 85.47mg 15%
Potassium 261.96mg 23%
Total Carbs 17.83g 24%
Sugars 12.8g 211%
Dietary Fiber 4.05g 67%
Protein 5.15g 42%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 37%
Calcium 89.8mg 37%

* 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

  • 39
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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