Butterscotch Nut Sauce

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Dash of salt
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/3 cup light rum

Instructions

1. Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter and salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees F).
2. Cool for about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Add milk, blending well. Add nuts and rum.