1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped pecans

Combine dates, corn syrup, brown sugar, water and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; continue to cook, stirring constantly, till mixture thickens (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pecans. Let cool. Serve over vanilla ice cream.

Makes 1 cup.

Submitted by: Karen LaValley