Pecan Pie Pancake Syrup

Pecan pie-inspired syrup is a rich and tasty way to dress up your pancake breakfast. Serve with whipped cream for an added indulgence.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat water in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir white sugar into hot water until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir brown sugar and salt into the sugar mixture until dissolved; stir in butter.

Step 2

Whisk eggs and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth; stir 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sugar mixture into eggs, 1 tablespoon at a time, to slowly bring eggs up to temperature without cooking them. Slowly stir egg mixture into saucepan of sugar mixture. Fold in pecans.

Step 3

Increase temperature to medium heat; cook and stir mixture until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low before serving.