Praline Sauce

From EatingWell: September/October 1995

This rich pecan topping is a saucy version of the traditional Louisiana confection. Add a splash of bourbon if you like. Serve over your favorite frozen yogurt or dip in banana slices.

Praline Sauce Recipe

Makes: 1 cup

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans, (1 ounce)
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch of salt

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Preparation

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add pecans and stir until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat; stir in brown sugar.
Stir milk, cornstarch and salt together in a small cup; whisk into the brown sugar mixture. Return to the heat and whisk until the sauce is simmering and thick, about 1 minute. Serve warm over frozen yogurt.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 73 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 55 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate

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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish: Sauce/Condiment, sweet

Ethnic/Regional: American; Southern/Soul

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Health & Diet Considerations: Low calorie; Low carbohydrate; Low cholesterol; Low saturated fat; Heart healthy; Healthy weight; Gluten free

Total Time: 30 minutes or less

Servings: 8 or more

Meal/Course: Dessert

Season: Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter

Holiday: Mardi Gras

Style/Theme: Comfort foods; Kid-friendly; Quick (total 30 min. or less); Vegetarian

Publication: September/October 1995

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