Butter Pecan Syrup
from Cook's Country, August/September 2006

1-1/2 cups maple syrup [sub brown sugar and water?]
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Simmer all ingredients in small saucepan over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Makes about 2 cups