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Homemade Caramel Pecan Sauce

Microwave Caramel Sauce with Pecans

5 from 5 votes
Kierste Wade | Old Salt Farm
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
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A rich and buttery caramel sauce with pecans that's made in the microwave! So easy, and perfect for topping ice cream, desserts, and even waffles!

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • On a cutting board, chop whole or halved pecans into small pieces, but not super fine. I like slightly bigger pieces, but it's a personal preference.
  • Place pecans in a microwaveable dish (I like to use a glass pie plate) with the 3 tablespoons of butter. If you like things a little more salty, you can always add a bit of sea salt on top of the pecans too.
  • Cook for 4 - 7 minutes, stirring twice. Watch the pecans VERY carefully so they don't burn! It can happen pretty quickly, so just keep a close eye on them. (Microwaves will vary–start with the least amount of time, then check them before adding more time.)
  • In another microwave-safe bowl (I like using glass bowls–a glass batter bowl is my favorite), place remaining butter and heat until melted.
  • Whisk in brown sugar, flour, corn syrup, and evaporated milk until blended.
  • Cook on high 6-8 minutes, stirring 2-3 times, until the sugar is dissolved. It should be amber in color.
  • Add in the toasted pecans, and stir the mixture well.
  • Pour into jars. If giving as gifts, I like the wide-mouth half-pint jars, which fit 1 cup each. For home use, I use bigger jars. Makes approximately 3 c. of sauce.

Recipe Equipment

Course :Dessert
Cuisine :American, Dessert
Keyword :Caramel Sauce
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