BOURBON PRALINE SAUCE

BOURBON PRALINE SAUCE image

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt

Steps:

1. Place pecans and butter in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until nuts are toasted, stirring frequently. 2. Add ½ cup dark brown sugar and ½ cup cream; stir until smooth. In small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons milk and cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce. 3. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon bourbon, 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash salt. Serve warm. (Store sauce, covered, in refrigerator. If too thick after reheating, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.).