Sweet Potato Gingerbread with Maple Pecan Butter Sauce
 
Makes about 1¾ cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine maple syrup, butter, sugar, and egg over medium heat. Let simmer for 6 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Stir in pecans just before serving. Serve warm.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/sweet-potato-gingerbread-with-maple-pecan-butter-sauce/