Butter Pecan Sauce
 
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together sugars and cornstarch until combined. Whisk in cream until smooth; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pecans, butter, vanilla, and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/ooey-gooey-butter-pecan-cake/