Maple Splurge Ice Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons Kahlua
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, not whipped
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup pecans

Directions

1. 1

   First, fill a glass with ice water and place close to stove.

2. 2

   Combine syrup, brown sugar, water, butter and Kahlua in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Turn down heat to medium and stir constantly for 6-7 minutes while mixture boils and until it begins to get thick.

4. 4

   Place a drop or two of the mixture into the cup of ice water and then pick it up with your fingers. It should be able to be shaped into a soft ball.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Cool slightly, about 5 minutes, and then whisk in the whip cream, vanilla, and pecans until they are well blended. For a thicker sauce use slightly less whipping cream.

7. 7

   Pour into a container, a glass jar is best, and refrigerate until serving, preferably overnight.

8. 8

   For a more boozy version, add Kahlua with the whip cream, vanilla, and pecans.