Best Butter Pecan Donuts Recipes

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE

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Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BUTTER PECAN SYRUP

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My family loves butter pecan anything, and this recipe is perfect over vanilla ice cream, cake or waffles. It's a special treat my family enjoys. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, mix brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water. Cover and cook on high until thickened and bubbly, 3 to 3-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Whisk in butter until melted. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.