Ginger Lime Pecan Pie Syrup

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Makes 2 quarts

Ginger and lime make this a flavorful and  versatile dessert sauce.  Delicious served over ice cream, fresh gingerbread, pound cake, cheesecake or blonde brownies.

Ingredients
8 ounces butter (no substitutes)
1 pound, 14 ounces brown sugar
16 fluid ounces Karo® Light Corn Syrup
8 fluid ounces water
2 tablespoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons freshly grated lime peel
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 ounces chopped pecans, toasted
Directions

Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan over medium heat.  (Syrup will bubble up so make sure your pan is extra large).  Stir constantly until butter is melted.  Continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. 

Remove from heat and stir in ginger, lime peel, vanilla and pecans. 

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.  Syrup can be stored for 2 weeks in refrigerator.