Bourbon + Pecans + a caramel like sauce = Bourbon Pecan Topping heaven. This is one of those recipes that is so easy but will make you look like a rock star baker. That’s right, we’re baking smarter, not harder y’all.
The opportunities to use this Bourbon Pecan Topping are endless: Cheesecake! A brownie sundae! Blondies! Vanilla ice cream! Give a vanilla pound cake a little, razzle dazzle. If you can stir things together, then I am confident you can pull this together.
Disclaimer:
This recipe probably isn’t great if you’re allergic to nuts. Because pecans. If you’re not allergic then it’s quite possible that you’ll be tempted to eat this stuff off of a spoon and not that just warned you about it, it’s not my fault. Also remember, we measure bourbon with our hearts.
Necessary Equipment:
- A pot
- A whisk (or even a spoon!)
- Small Cookie Sheet lined with parchment paper.
Easy to Make
Seriously, this is a simple recipe with three components:
- Toast the pecans.
- Brown the butter, ever so slightly.
- Mix everything together.
Bourbon Pecan Topping
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Toppings
Description
An easy to make pecan topping with toasted pecans tossed in a browned butter and bourbon caramel sauce. Great on cheesecakes, brownies and especially vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup pecan halves
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butte
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp bourbon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread the pecan halves on the pan. Bake for 7-9 minutes, until the room smells fragrant and not a moment longer. Cool the pecans.
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In a heavy bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat and let it cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the brown sugar, followed by the heavy cream, corn syrup, vanilla extract, bourbon and salt.
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Stir in the toasted pecans.
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Cool the bourbon pecan topping slightly before use.
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Store leftover topping in an airtight container.
Keywords: Bourbon Pecan
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