Butter Pecan Sauce
Serves: about 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄8 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, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pecans, butter, vanilla, and salt. Let cool completely.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/gooey-butter-pecan-cake/