Easy Salted Pecan Praline Sauce
A rich, buttery brown sugar caramel sauce loaded with toasted pecans. This easy praline topping is perfect warm over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, bread pudding, sweet potatoes, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Sauces
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
To toast pecans: Spread pecans in a single layer and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Instructions
- Toast the pecans (optional but recommended): Bake chopped pecans at 350°F for 10 minutes in a single layer. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, and salt.
- Stir until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Boil for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pecans.
- Serve warm or at a warm temperature. (It thickens more as it cools.)
Notes
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Thickness note: Don’t overcook it—this sauce continues to thicken as it cools.
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Serving ideas: Ice cream, cheesecake, apple crisp, brownies, pancakes/waffles, bread pudding, or drizzled over baked sweet potatoes.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/salted-pecan-praline-sauce/