Praline Sauce
["1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. half-and-half", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted (optional)", "1/2 tsp. vanilla extract"]
["Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.", "Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla.", "Cool slightly; serve warm over slices of pie.", "Yields 2 cups."]
["brown sugar", "butter", "pecans", "vanilla extract"]