Best 11 Butter Pecan Sauce Recipes

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Butter pecan sauce is a dessert sauce made with butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and chopped pecans. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, buttery flavor with a hint of vanilla and the nutty flavor of the pecans. This sauce is often served over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or cake. It can also be used as a filling for pies or tarts. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert sauce, butter pecan sauce is a great option.

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CATFISH WITH BROWN BUTTER-PECAN SAUCE



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My husband is from the Midwest and grew up eating fried catfish. This dish is one of his favorites, and yet the rich, toasty pecans and tangy citrus are a perfect complement to any fish. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, cayenne and pepper. Add catfish, one fillet at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, add fillets. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove fish to a serving platter and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add pecans and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Serve with fish and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 46g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BUTTER PECAN SAUCE



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Buttery, smooth and full of pecans, this sauce is just sensational over ice cream. It's hard to beat this homemade goodness. -Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add the pecans. Serve warm over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PANFRIED TROUT WITH PECAN BUTTER SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Fish     Nut     Sauté     Dinner     Pecan     Trout     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
2 (1/2- to 3/4-lb) whole brook, rainbow, or brown trout, cleaned, keeping head and tail intact
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably oval) over low heat and remove from heat.
  • Rinse trout and pat dry. Brush with melted butter inside and out and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt (total for both fish). Mound flour on a sheet of wax paper, then dredge each fish in flour to coat completely, shaking off excess.
  • Add oil and 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté both trout, gently turning over once using 2 spatulas, until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 8 minutes total (fish will continue to cook as it stands). Transfer each trout to a plate and keep warm in oven.
  • Pour off fat from skillet and wipe skillet clean. Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter over moderately low heat, then cook pecans, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, 1 to 2 minutes. Add parsley, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, swirling skillet to combine, and remove from heat. Add lemon juice, swirling skillet to incorporate, and spoon over trout. Serve immediately.

CATFISH AND OKRA WITH PECAN BUTTER SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Nut     Tomato     Vegetable     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pecan     Seafood     Okra     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10-oz) package frozen whole baby okra, thawed and rinsed
12 oz grape tomatoes (2 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1/2-lb) catfish fillets
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 (10-oz) package frozen corn, thawed
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans (2 oz), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Toss okra and tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread in a large shallow baking pan and roast in lower third of oven until tomato skins begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pat fillets dry and arrange in another large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons (total) Old Bay seasoning.
  • When tomato skins begin to burst, add corn to vegetables in lower third of oven and put fish in upper third of oven. Roast fish and vegetables until fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • While fish roasts, melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add pecans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden and butter is deep golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve fish over vegetables and top with sauce.

PUMPKIN-PECAN PIE WITH WHISKEY BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Stephan Pyles

Categories     Bourbon     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Pumpkin     Cinnamon     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes on 8-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 33

Pie Crust
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
Pumpkin Filling
1 cup cooked pumpkin purée
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, beaten until frothy
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground allspice
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pecan Syrup
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 small eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pecan pieces
Whiskey Butter Sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tablespoon very hot water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • Pie Crust
  • Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and incorporate with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle the water over the flour mixture in tablespoon increments, stirring continuously with a fork. Form the dough into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Pumpkin Filling
  • Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Pecan Syrup
  • Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Assembly
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to 3/16 inch. Very lightly flour the top of the dough and fold it into quarters. Carefully place the dough in the greased cake pan. Press firmly in place and trim the edges. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the Pumpkin Filling into the pan, spreading evenly to distribute. Gently pour the Pecan Syrup on top. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool and serve with Whiskey Butter Sauce.
  • Whiskey Butter Sauce
  • Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water.
  • Beat the sugar and egg in a small bowl until blended. Stir the egg mixture into the butter. Add the hot water and stir until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Remove from the double boiler and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the cream and whiskey.

ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Acorn Squash With Butter Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple-flavor syrup
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash halves crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and pecans. Cook just until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
  • Remove squash from oven. Spoon pecan mixture over squash. Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender, spooning pecan mixture occasionally over squash.

PECAN-CRUSTED GROUPER WITH WARM BUTTER PECAN SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 14

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups roughly chopped toasted pecans
• 1 tablespoon Creole spice
• Salt and pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 6-ounce Grouper fillets (or Red Snapper or any firm-fleshed fish)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
Warm Butter Pecan Sauce:
• 2 tablespoon minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 stick butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Thinly-sliced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In work bowl of food processor combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1 cup of pecans, 1 teaspoon Creole spice, salt and pepper and process until just smooth but not oily; transfer to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl mix remaining flour with 1 teaspoon spice; in a third bowl whisk egg with milk. Season fish with remaining Creole spice. Bread fish, dipping it first in seasoned flour, then in egg wash, then in pecan mixture. In an ovenproof sauté pan heat oil until shimmering, add fish and cook until golden. Carefully turn fillets and transfer skillet to oven to finish cooking. Bake about 12 minutes. Remove fish from pan and set aside, tented with tin foil on warm plates. Make sauce: In the same saucepan, add the shallots and cook 2 minutes, scrapping the bottom. Then add heavy cream and deglaze any remaining brown bits off the bottom and reduce by half. Reduce heat to very low. Whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until sauce begins to lightly emulsify; remove from heat if butter melts too quickly. When butter is fully incorporated whisk in the rest of the pecans. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside and keep warm. To serve, ladle sauce onto 4 dinner plates, top with some of the fish and drizzle a little bit more sauce across the top and serve hot, garnishing with thinly sliced chives.

BUTTER PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons butter pecan flavoring
1/2 cup toasted pecans

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2 quart/liter saucepan, combine sugars, butter, and corn syrup.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil and sugar is completely dissolved (5 to 8 minutes).
  • Check to make sure sugar is completely dissolved by dropping a small drop in cold water and checking to make sure it is no longer grainy.
  • Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
  • Stir in whipping cream, Butter Pecan Extract and toasted pecans.
  • Serve warm or keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1400.6, Fat 70.9, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 168.9, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 201.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 158.5, Protein 4

GIANT PECAN-BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE



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The browned butter flavors of pecan pie are worked into a creamy sauce that gets drizzled over thick slices of a giant pecan-studded buckwheat pancake. This sweet, toasty pancake is the perfect late autumn breakfast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons bourbon, whiskey or brandy
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Heat the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan until the milk solids begin to brown and butter smells toasted, about 6 minutes; remove from heat. Pour 6 tablespoons of the butter into a bowl and set aside. To the remaining 2 tablespoons browned butter left in the pan, whisk in the sugar, cornstarch and salt until it forms a thick paste. Add the milk, bourbon and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 3 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl; keep warm.
  • For the pancake: Toast the pecans in a large skillet over medium heat until they smell nutty, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pecans to a cutting board to cool for 5 minutes. Roughly chop enough pecans to measure 1/2 cup and reserve for garnish. Finely chop the remaining pecans (you should have about 1 cup) and reserve for the pancake batter.
  • Whisk the all-purpose and buckwheat flours, the cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Add the 1 cup finely chopped pecans and whisk again to evenly coat. Whisk the reserved 6 tablespoons browned butter, the milk, vanilla and eggs together in another bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until ingredients are just incorporated and form a thick batter (it's okay if there are some lumps). Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour all the batter into the skillet, smoothing the top. Cook until bubbles break on the surface of the pancake, and the underside is golden brown, about 6 minutes (reduce heat if pancake is browning too quickly). To flip the pancake neatly, use a spatula to lift the edge of one side of the pancake and carefully slide it, batter side up, onto a large plate. Invert the skillet over the plate then use kitchen towels or oven mitts to carefully invert the plate and skillet together, allowing the pancake to fall back into the pan, cooked side up. Return the skillet to the heat and cook until the second side is golden brown and the pancake is completely cooked through in the middle, about 6 minutes more. Transfer the pancake to a rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut the pancake into 8 wedges, placing 2 wedges on each plate. Dust heavily with confectioners' sugar, drizzle with the brown butter sauce and top with reserved roughly chopped pecans.

FISH W/PECAN BUTTER SAUCE AND MEUNIERE SAUCE



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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 26

PECAN BUTTER SAUCE: 4 T butter
1/2 C roasted pecans, chpd
2 T finely chpd onion
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp tabasco
1/4 tsp minced garlic
MEUNIERE SAUCE: 1 C seafood stock
3/4 lb butter
2 T flour
1/4 C worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt
FISH: 1/2 C milk
1 egg, beaten
1 T salt
1 tsp onion pwd
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic pwd
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 C flour
6 redfish fillets
6 T roasted pecans, chpd

Steps:

  • PECAN BUTTER SAUCE: Blend all ingred. in blender until creamy MEUNIERE SAUCE: Combine stock and garlic in saucepan. Boil then reduce heat to simmer for 2 min. Remove from heat. In saucepan melt 4 T butter over high heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth,. Remove from heat. Return stock to med heat..gradually add butter/flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and add remaining 2 1/2 sticks butter whisking constantly. Add worcestershire and salt. Cook 5 min until thicken. FISH: Combine milk and egg. Combine seasonings. Add 1 T seasoning to flour. Sprinkle some seasoning lightly on both sides of fish. Warm plates to 250 degrees. Heat oil (1/4 inch) in black skillet to 350. Dredge fish in flour. Soak in egg mixture then just before frying, drain egg and dredge in flour again. Fry in hot oil until golden (2-3 min per side) Drain on paper towels. Spread 2 T Pecan Butter sauce on top of each fillet. To serve: spoon 1/3 C Meuniere sacue onto each heated place and place fish on top. Sprinkle with pecans

BUTTER PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • heat sugar in a heavy pan over low heat, stir until dissolved and carmelized or golden.
  • Whisk in salt and milk, stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and pecans --
  • Serve warm over ice cream etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.9, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 439.4, Carbohydrate 114.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 102.3, Protein 9.4

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the sauce.
  • Toast the pecans. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a heavy saucepan. A heavy saucepan will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Cook the sauce over medium heat. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Stir the sauce constantly. Stirring the sauce constantly will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the cream and butter at the end. Adding the cream and butter at the end will help to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the sweetness of the sauce with additional maple syrup, if desired.
  • Serve the sauce warm. Butter pecan sauce is best served warm, over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Butter pecan sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious butter pecan sauce that will impress your friends and family. Whether you are looking for a simple sauce to drizzle over your pancakes or a more complex sauce to serve with a special dessert, butter pecan sauce is a great option. It is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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