Caramel-Pecan Sauce

Serve this rich sauce over wedges of cheesecake or spoon it over scoops of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.


Caramel-Pecan Sauce

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Servings: Makes about 1 cup
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Caramel Sauce

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
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  • 1/2 cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1 tablespoon
    butter
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  • 1/3 cup
    coarsely chopped pecans
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Directions
1.
In a small heavy saucepan melt sugar over medium-high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan often. (Do not stir.) Reduce heat; cook about 5 minutes more or until sugar is melted and golden. Stir as necessary after sugar begins to melt (only when mixture bubbles). Remove from heat.
2.
Carefully pour in whipping cream. Add butter. Return to heat; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until smooth. Stir in pecans; cool. Makes about 1 cup (12 servings).

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 95, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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