Pound Cake Croutons With Toasted Pecan Sauce

Ingredients

CROUTONS

• 4 1/2 inches sliced butter pound cake, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (frozen or homemade)
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

SAUCE

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup pecans, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Coat pound cake cubes with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over cubes and toss gently to coat. Place on baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Cool and store in air-tight container.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, melt margarine; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Gradually stir in whipping cream; return to a boil.

7. 7

   Remove from heat; stir in pecans.

8. 8

   Serve warm or cool.

9. 9

   Store in refrigerator.