Pecan Praline Sauce

Name: Pecan Praline Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Dash salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

As a working mother, I need fast recipes that are guaranteed to satisfy my family. This nutty ice cream topping is a hit. —Evelyn Logan, Fresno, California

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, flour, salt, water and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the marshmallows and butter; cook and stir until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 125 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pecan Praline Sauce in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005