Pecan Praline Topping

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2. 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3. 1/2 cup heavy cream
4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
5. 2 cups pecans (8 ounces)

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer just until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Let the caramel cool.
2. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer the pecans to a work surface and let them cool. Coarsely chop the nuts, stir them into the cooled caramel and serve.