Cook the Book: Sweet Potato Pralines

Name: Cook the Book: Sweet Potato Pralines
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons baking soda; 237 milliliters buttermilk; 237 milliliters margarine or butter; 591 milliliters chopped pecans; 591 milliliters sugar; 2 Tbsps cooked, puréed sweet potatoes; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Cook the Book: Sweet Potato Pralines It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Mix the buttermilk, butter, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.

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Buttermilk

Butter

Sugar

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Sauce Pan

Add the pecans and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 239°F.

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Pecans

Candy

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Candy Thermometer

Add the puréed sweet potatoes, vanilla, and baking soda. Stir rapidly until the mixture is thick and creamy. Drop immediately by tablespoon onto waxed paper that has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. Allow to cool and set.

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Sweet Potato