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Warm Pecan Praline Sauce with a Kiss of Bourbon

Course Dessert Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword Dessert Sauce, Ice Cream Sauce, Pecan Praline Sauce, Praline Sauce
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author David of Sunset & Sewanee

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • 4-qt saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • wire whisk or spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • Storage container with tight fitting lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans, halved, good quality
  • 1¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup, light or dark
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp bourbon, good quality like Balcones (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Roast the Pecans

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F/177°C. Spread the pecan halves in a single layer on a clean sheet pan. Place the pecans in the oven and roast for about 8 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from the oven and pour into a mixing bowl.

Making the Sauce

  • In a 4-qt saucepan, add the brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter and corn syrup.
  • Place over medium heat and simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract, bourbon (optional) and pecans. Stir to incorporate.
  • After cooling, store in a clean air tight heat resistant container and reheat in a microwave or saucepan to loosen the sauce for use. Anything left over keep in the refrigerator.