3 tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. half and half
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ice cream

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in half and half. Cook 1 minute and remove from heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Serve over ice cream. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.