BUTTER PECAN SAUCE

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Buttery, smooth and full of pecans, this sauce is just sensational over ice cream. It's hard to beat this homemade goodness. -Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add the pecans. Serve warm over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.