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Butter Pecan Sauce

Irresistibly Creamy Butter Pecan Sauce You’ll Love

Create a delicious Butter Pecan Sauce that's perfect for desserts, transforming treats with its creamy and rich flavor in just 12 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Butter diced
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar substitute with coconut sugar for a unique twist
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup swap with agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped; walnuts can be used in place if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but adds depth
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream use half-and-half for lighter alternative

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Sauce
  1. In a large pan, add ½ cup of diced butter over medium heat and stir until melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Whisk in 1 cup of brown sugar until dissolved and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add ½ cup of maple syrup and 1 cup of chopped pecans, stirring well and cooking for another 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then whisk in ½ cup of heavy cream and return to low heat for 2 minutes.
  5. Let the sauce simmer on low for an additional 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 55mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is melted without browning to avoid bitter taste. If the sauce hardens in the fridge, reheat gently to restore consistency.

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