Buttermilk Bacon Pralines

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy-bottomed, deep saucepan, combine the sugars, buttermilk, corn syrup, baking soda and salt over medium heat. cook for about 20 minutes, until the mixture reaches 235 degrees f on a candy thermometer.
• 2 remove from heat. add butter, vanilla, pecans, orange zest and bacon. beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
• 3 drop by teaspoonfuls onto a silicone mat or buttered parchment paper. let stand 30 minutes, or until cool. store in an airtight container.