| | Pecan Praline Glaze 2 cups of firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter 1/3 cup of half and half or evaporated milk 1/3 cup of sifted confectioners sugar 1 cup of chopped pecans, toasted 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract |
| In a heavy saucepan, stir the brown sugar, butter, and half and half over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners sugar, pecans, and vanilla. Immediately drizzle over pound cake. Makes 2 cups.
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