Best 7 Butter Pecan Glaze Recipes

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Butter pecan glaze is an incredibly delicious and versatile sauce that can add a touch of sweetness and richness to a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking to dress up a simple dessert, or add a flavorful glaze to your main course, butter pecan glaze has the ability to transform any meal into something truly special. Made with a combination of butter, brown sugar, pecans, and spices, this glaze is easy to prepare and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. From sweet and nutty to rich and decadent, butter pecan glaze is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



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Try this thick, rich, buttery sauce over ice cream, fried ice cream or slices of angel food cake for a satisfying dessert. It's so delicious! -Delores Goossen, Morris, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in cream. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Serve warm over ice cream.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



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Make and share this Fresh Apple Cake With Butter Pecan Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Renee Ferraz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups white lily all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups crisco vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups grated apples, about 4 large
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon orange extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-inch fluted tube pan with no-stick flour spray.
  • COMBINE flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • BEAT sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in large bowl. Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Stir in apples, pecans, and vanilla.
  • POUR batter into prepared pan, no more than 3/4 full. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • COOL 15 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack. Drizzle with Butter Pecan Glaze.
  • Butter Pecan Glaze.
  • MELT butter in small saucepan; add pecans.
  • COOK over medium heat, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted - about one minute. Mix in brown sugar, cream and corn syrup.
  • BRING to a rolling boil and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in orange extract, if using.
  • COOL glaze until thickened. Drizzle over Fresh Apple Cake. Extra glaze may be spooned over individual slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.2, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 269.4, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 55.4, Protein 6.3

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



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This cake is a variation of one I found on a bag of WHITE LILY FLOUR, but with my spin on the recipe. I made this recipe because I had 2 pounds of sliced Pink Lady apples that would have spoiled had I not used them. My husband usually takes them in his lunch but was sick for 4 or 5 days & didn't eat them. This was my creative...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 c white lily self rising flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
2 tsp butter extract (my addition)
1 c apple sauce (no sugar added my addition)
4 c apples grated (about 4 large) i chopped mine after peeling
11/2 c chopped pecans (added extra 1/2 cup)
1 box butterscotch pudding (31/2 oz size) my addition
BUTTER PECAN GLAZE
1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
1/2 c pecan halves ( i used chopped)
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c each heavy cream & light corn syrup
1 tsp butter flavor extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. This is the 16 cup Nordic Ware Angel Food/Bundt Pan that I used. I purchased it from Amazon.
  • 2. Add flour, cinnamon and butterscotch pudding to a medium size bowl. Then stir to blend mixtures together, and set aside till needed.
  • 3. Add the 3 eggs into a large bowl and beat well till mixed together.
  • 4. Now add oil and packed brown sugar to bowl with beaten eggs, and beat until completely blended together.
  • 5. Now add flour in three intervals, beating well after each addition.
  • 6. The flour mixture was a bit stiff, so I decided to add an additional ingredient to loosen up the batter.
  • 7. So I Added the 1 cup of natural apple sauce and beat till blended into the cake batter.
  • 8. Now add the chopped pecans and chopped apples, and with a spoon or spatula, stir ingredients into cake batter until they are well blended.
  • 9. Spray the cake pan LIBERALLY with non stick cooking spray, OR USE BAKERS JOY(cooking spray with added flour in it) Add cake batter to cake pan and place in preheated 350 degrees F. oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 1 1/2 TO 2 INCHES OF SPACE LEFT IN PAN TO ALLOW IT TO RISE.
  • 10. Remove cake from oven and allow to sit in pan for 15 minutes. NOTICE HOW THE CAKE ROSE TO THE TOP.
  • 11. Now invert cake onto cake rack or serving platter, and allow to cool completely. While cake is cooling prepare the glaze.
  • 12. To make the glaze add 1/2 stick butter to small sauce pan, then add chopped nuts, and heat over medium high heat to toast the nuts, all the while you are stirring, about 5 minutes. Then add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup, then bring to a rolling boil, continue to stir for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat allow to cool somewhat, then add the butter extract into the glaze and stir to blend together. Then carefully drizzle over cake, allowing it to drip down along the sides of the cake as you drizzle along the outer edge of cake. Add the remaining glaze over the top of cake, or save and add it to individual slices. I added all of mine on the cake.
  • 13. Cut serve and enjoy this moist and tasty cake.

CINNAMON SWIRL BUNDT WITH PECAN BROWN BUTTER GLAZE



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This cake is a cinnamon and pecan lovers dream - it's bursting with cinnamon flavor and full of pecans inside and out. The cake is tender and moist inside with a slight crust on the outside. The browned butter glaze is almost like a cinnamon-flavored praline glaze. Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Christina Haley

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 23

CAKE
2 stick butter, softened
4 eggs
2 c sugar
2 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped pecans
FILLING
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c chopped pecans
PECAN BROWN BUTTER GLAZE
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • 2. Add one egg at a time, mixing in between.
  • 3. Add sour cream and vanilla and mix.
  • 4. Mix dry ingredients together.
  • 5. Mix in dry ingredients in thirds, mixing and scraping sides of bowl in between each third.
  • 6. Stir in pecans.
  • 7. Mix filling ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • 8. Grease bundt pan and pour half of the cake batter into the pan... smooth evenly.
  • 9. Pour filling mixture over layer of batter.
  • 10. Add the rest of the cake batter and smooth evenly.
  • 11. With a butter knife swirl down into batter all around the pan.
  • 12. Bake at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes until knife comes out clean and cake is browned.
  • 13. Flip out on to platter or cake plate.
  • 14. Melt butter and add cinnamon and pecans. Cook until butter starts to slightly brown. Add vanilla and add to powdered sugar. Stir in milk and pour over cooled cake. Enjoy.

BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Chocolate and pecans provide a simple addition to a homemade cheesecake - perfect for dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, if desired
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, beat all crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Pat dough in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in 1 cup brown sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs, butter flavoring and vanilla, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth. Pour into partially baked crust.
  • Bake about 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 15 minutes (center will sink slightly).
  • Meanwhile, heat chocolate chips and whipping cream in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Spread chocolate glaze on top of cheesecake.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and the pecan halves in 8-inch nonstick skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted and pecans are toasted. Spread on waxed paper; cool 5 minutes. Arrange sugared pecans along edge of top of cheesecake. Cool 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen; remove side of pan. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



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I used this glaze over my Cream Cheese Pound Cake, which I had added roasted pecans to, but it would be good over other cakes too.

Provided by Nelda Carnley

Categories     Gravies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c butter
1/2 c pecan halves
3/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c heavy cream
1/4 c corn syrup

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan melt butter, add pecans. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly abut 1 minute, mix in brown sugar,cream and syrup. Bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes stirring constantly. Drizzle over cake.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 19

Apple Cake:
◾3 cups White Lily all-purpose flour*
◾2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
◾1 teaspoon baking soda
◾1/2 teaspoon salt
◾2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
◾1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
◾3 large eggs, lightly beaten
◾4 cups grated apples, about 4 large
◾1 cup chopped pecans
◾2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Butter Pecan Glaze:
◾1/4 cup butter
◾1/2 cup pecan halves
◾3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
◾1/4 cup heavy cream
◾1/4 cup corn syrup
◾1/8 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
White Lily has a low protein content, so if you're using another brand of all-purpose flour use just 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons.

Steps:

  • For the Apple Cake: 1.Heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-inch fluted tube pan with no-stick cooking spray. 2.Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the brown sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture. Stir in the apples, pecans and vanilla. Pour into the prepared pan, no more than 3/4 full. 3.Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack before removing from the pan. Finish cooling on a wire rack. For the Butter Pecan Glaze: 1.Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Toast the pecans in the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in the brown sugar, cream and corn syrup. Bring to a rolling boil. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Blend in orange extract. 2.Cool the glaze until thickened. Drizzle over the cake. Extra glaze may be spooned over individual slices, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the glaze.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Use light brown sugar for a richer flavor and a slightly chewier glaze.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the glaze to balance the sweetness.
  • Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before using, or it will be too thin.
  • Use the glaze on roasted chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Butter pecan glaze is a delicious and versatile glaze that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Next time you are looking for a flavorful glaze, give butter pecan glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!

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