Pecan Praline Sauce
Elevate your desserts and breakfast dishes with this luscious and easy-to-make Pecan Praline Sauce. Featuring a rich blend of buttery caramelized brown sugar, silky heavy cream, and crunchy toasted pecan halves, this indulgent topping is infused with pure vanilla extract for a warm, aromatic finish. Perfectly balanced with a touch of kosher salt, this sauce is simmered to perfection, creating a thick and velvety texture that pours like a dream. Whether draped over pancakes, ice cream, or pound cake, its irresistible praline flavor adds a decadent Southern twist to any treat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is a must-have for sweet-tooth enthusiasts and holiday gatherings alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until completely melted.
Add the light brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk continuously until it dissolves, forming a smooth mixture.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Once simmering, stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are fully coated in the sauce.
Let the sauce simmer gently for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract and kosher salt.
Allow the sauce to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm over your favorite desserts or breakfast dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.6 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 289 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.5 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
