Pecan Praline Topping Recipe

Elevate your desserts with this irresistible Pecan Praline Topping! This rich, caramel-butterscotch sauce is incredibly versatile – perfect for drizzling over ice cream, sliced bananas, french toast, or your favorite warm fruit pie (apple pie, anyone?). Imagine the warm, gooey praline sauce melting into a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or atop a slice of cinnamon-spiced apple pie. For an adult twist, stir in a shot of rum along with the pecans. Make this easy 6-minute recipe today and discover endless possibilities!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 195.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Praline Topping

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How to Make Pecan Praline Topping

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  3. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans. (Optional: Add 1 tablespoon of rum here for an adult treat!)
  5. Serve immediately, warm, over your favorite dessert.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g