2 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/3 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. pecan halves

Combine sugar, syrup and butter in top of a double boiler over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly until thick 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in milk, vanilla and pecan halves. Serve warm. Store sauce in refrigerator. Makes 4 cups.