Dessert for 2
Buttermilk Nut Candy
Buttermilk, sugar, butter, and nuts cook into a chewy candy mixture that cools into small, sweet pieces.
Typical price
$8.75for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/8 lb butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp corn syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup nuts
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Steps
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it.
- Combine buttermilk, butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 238 F, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in baking soda, vanilla, and nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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