Pecan Praline Sauce
Learn how to make this easy and delicious pecan praline sauce, which can be the perfect topping over your pancakes, ice creams and cheesecakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping the pecans coarsely using a sharp knife. Set the pecan pieces aside.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream and butter over medium heat, until the sugar starts to melt.
- Bring the pan to low heat and keep stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until the sauce thickens- this takes about 10 minutes.
- Take the pan off heat, add the roasted pecans and give it a quick stir. Allow this to cool completely before you use it or store it for later.
Notes
- Sugar can start to burn pretty quickly. When the pan is on heat, make sure you keep whisking constantly.
- If you’re using unsalted butter here, you might want to add a bit more salt to enhance the caramel-like flavor of the sauce.
- If you like the sauce to be chunky, use pecan halves instead of chopping them up.
- If you want the pecan caramel sauce to have a smooth, glossy texture and shine, add a tablespoon of corn syrup into the mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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