Orange Caramel Nut Sundaes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 oranges
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
10 Tbsp. orange juice
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. pecans, toasted and chopped coarsely

Preparation

Remove orange peel with vegetable peeler. Cut enough peel into very fine strips to measure 2 tablespoons. Transfer strips to heavy saucepan. Add sugar, juice and butter. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool sauce to lukewarm. Cut white pith from oranges. Slice oranges into rounds. Cut rounds into quarters. Scoop ice cream into large wine glasses. Drizzle sauce over top with oranges and toasted pecans.