I found this recipe years ago (in a magazine but can't remember which one) and I must warn you it is so yummy and addictive! The best part about this sauce is that it is made in the microwave, so it is fast and simple.
Praline Ice Cream Sauce
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
7 Tablespoons butter (divided)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup evaporated milk
Makes 3 cups of sauce.
Place chopped pecans in a microwave dish with 3 Tablespoons butter. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring twice. Watch the pecans closely to not burn them.
In another microwave safe bowl (I use a glass batter bowl because it has a lip for pouring) place remaining butter and heat until melted. Whisk in brown sugar, flour, and light corn syrup until blended. Cook on high 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, until the sugar is dissolved.
Add in 2/3 cup evaporated milk and the pecans, stir well.
Pour into jars.
Add a tag and bow and you have made some sweet little gifts! Consider packaging with a cool ice cream scoop to make it extra special. Put instructions on the back of the tag to keep sauce refrigerated and to reheat slightly in microwave to pour over ice cream.
YUM!
It’s too early in the morning for sweets, but this is looking like the exception. It looks so yummy, going to have to make some for my family, great post thanks so much.
I love this idea for teachers gifts. Does it need to be refrigerated?
Wouldn’t it be cute for teachers with a nice ice cream scoop and a tag that says, “Thanks for making this year scoops of fun for _____”
Since it was not processed I would keep it refrigerated. It can be heated slightly in the microwave to pour onto ice cream.
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Where did you find the cute little jars? They are perfect for this treat.
As a teacher…I would LOVE this for a gift!
I am ready to make this right now!! YUM. What a great idea.
I was worried someone was going to ask about the jars. I purchased them while living in Germany. I haven’t searched for them locally or online, but here are the details from the box: Made by Leifheit, 6 Marmelade – und Geleeglaser mit deckel 1/4 lt ( 6 Marmelade and Jelly Jars with Lids). They hold 1 cup.
This looks amazing!
If you wanted to can it for shelf-stable storage, how would you go about it? I’m new to canning in general
Oh I am soooo making some of this. My mother is a huge fan of pecan praline. I bet she would love love love this!
You can find the jars at http://www.theconsumerlink.com/Leifheit/detail/TCL+36005/105
I will check on canning to make it shelf stable.
How DARE you provide me with one more recipe to widen my hips?? Oh this looks amazingly delicious. I must say, I fully approve of the red-and-white polka dotted bow, too. Excellent taste.
Hi .. I probably the only one who is going to ask this, but my family can’t eat any kind of nuts. I wonder if this is going to be still delish without the pecans? I guess it’s going to be just regular caramel sauce. Thanks for this fantastic idea though, I will definitely make this for the teachers!
This looks deeeeeee-lish! I love the idea of keeping it in jars and giving it away as gifts. How long will it keep if refridgerated ? I looooooooove praline sauce. I put it on my pumpkin pie !
hugs
Kate
That looks so delicious!
Oh this looks amazing! This is going to be a stocking stuffer for my mom – she adores pralines and cream icecream! But how long do you think this will be good for in the refrigerator?
This is a wonderful idea! I too am thinking of making some up for Christmas gifts. I’d love to hear how long you think it will last unopened/unrefridgerated and opened/refridgerated. I’ll keep checking back!
why did i read this right before bed? I knew it was about yummy food…so kicking myself lol this looks amazing!!
I made this exactly as your recipe said to and it was absolutely DIVINE! Thank you!
Just delivered these today to my son’s Enrichment/Specials teachers (PE, Music, Library, Counselor, etc…) along with an individual portion of White Fruitcake! Everyone was so impressed and so excited to get home to try the sauce! We all agreed that this would taste just as good over a slice of plain cheesecake!!!!!!! Great recipe ~ so easy to follow…I JUST LOVE THIS SITE!!!!!!!!!
This would be perfect for ice cream toppings. I love it as gifts too.
Yummy.
You can buy Leifheit 2-Cup Perserving Jars Set of 6 online at target.com! THANKS for the yummy recipe! Think I will make for Christmas presents this year!