Caramel Pecan Bourbon Sauce

Donna S.'s Note:

A delicious sauce that is good over ice cream and bread pudding.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups

• 1 cup pecans , chopped
• 2 cups light brown sugar , packed
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup Bourbon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 325 degrees.
2. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned. This takes approximately 5-8 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't burn. Set aside toasted pecans.
3. In a large heavy sauce pan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking. Stir constantly so it doesn't burn. Cook until mixture is reduced to 3 cups. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, vanilla and pecans. Let cool.
5. NOTES: If made in advance, cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. To reheat in microwave use 30% power for a minute or two. For the power notation--adjust to your microwave. The goal is to bring this to a room temperature or slightly warm temperature.

Reviews

[JulieCHopp]

This is a GREAT topping for ice cream, brownies, cheesecake (that's what I used it for) or just eating it off the spoon!!! Very easy to make and it keeps well in the fridge. Be careful, it's addicting!

[Mom2girls]

This is absolutely TDF. I took a little taste while cooking and thought this is the best thing I have ever made AND that was before I added the bourbon:) Excellent recipe, easy to follow with outstanding results! I cannot wait for my family to try with bread pudding.