Caramel Pecan Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat over to 325 degrees.

2. 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. 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. 4

   Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, vanilla and pecans. Let cool.

5. 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.