Creamy Pecan Candy Recipe

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Creamy Pecan Candy
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sugar ( minus 2 tbsp.)
  • 2 tbsp white syrup
  • 1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp oleo
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 -4 cups pecans

Directions:

  1. Mix all the ingredients except for the pecans in a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes or until soft ball stage.
  2. Remove from heat and beat for several minutes.
  3. Add vanilla and the pecans.
  4. Spoon out onto wax paper to cool and dry.
  5. Make sure to remove from wax paper within 15 minutes or the candies will be syrupy on the bottom.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 762.53 Kcal (3193 kJ)
Calories from fat 568.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.16g 97%
Cholesterol 5.75mg 2%
Sodium 155.04mg 6%
Potassium 387.74mg 8%
Total Carbs 51.03g 17%
Sugars 42.03g 168%
Dietary Fiber 7.45g 30%
Protein 9.03g 18%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 88.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 513.25 Kcal (2149 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.52g 97%
Cholesterol 3.87mg 2%
Sodium 104.35mg 6%
Potassium 260.98mg 8%
Total Carbs 34.35g 17%
Sugars 28.29g 168%
Dietary Fiber 5.02g 30%
Protein 6.08g 18%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 14%
Calcium 59.9mg 9%

* 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

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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