This Maple Pecan Drizzle is perfect on all kinds of dessert dishes! If you’ve ever sat around a Southern table in late fall, you know the sound of a spoon scraping the bottom of a dessert bowl means one thing — the sauce was that good.

Growing up, there was always a warm drizzle of something sweet to finish the meal: caramel on apple cake, pecan syrup on cornbread pudding, or maple glaze over biscuits. This recipe takes that same cozy tradition and gives it a plant-based twist.

It’s buttery without butter, rich without cream, and sweet without refined sugar. The secret? Blended cashews for creaminess and toasted pecans for that signature nutty depth. The maple syrup ties everything together with an earthy sweetness that feels like a hug in sauce form.

This is the kind of sauce you make once and then start dreaming up excuses to use again. Spoon it over sweet potato cheesecake, drizzle it on pancakes, or swirl it into your morning oats. However you serve it, this sauce brings warmth, nostalgia, and a touch of Southern sunshine to every bite.

How to Use Maple Pecan Drizzle

Drizzle over sweet potato cheesecake, pumpkin pancakes, or oatmeal bowls
Spoon over roasted apples or pears
Swirl into plant-based yogurt or overnight oats
Pour into small jars for a beautiful homemade holiday gift

Nutrition & Cost Highlights

Naturally sweetened: No refined sugar—just maple syrup for a rich, earthy flavor.
Heart-healthy fats: From cashews and pecans, both linked to improved cholesterol and brain health.
Dairy-free + oil-free: Creaminess comes from blended cashews, not butter or cream.

Cost comparison

This homemade batch costs about $2.75–$3.00 for 1 cup—less than half the price of store-bought caramel sauces (which average $6–$8 and often contain corn syrup and oil).

🌻Final Thoughts

This Maple Pecan Sauce is everything we love about the South—warm, sweet, and just a touch indulgent. It’s perfect for cozy weekends, special gatherings, or any time you want to make an ordinary dish feel like a Sunday supper dessert.

Stay sunny, friends—peace & plants!

Maple Pecan Sauce

Creamy, dairy-free maple pecan sauce made with cashews, toasted pecans, and cinnamon. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, cheesecakes, or oatmeal—rich, cozy, and pure comfort in every spoonful.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 145

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup unsweetened plant milk soy, oat, or almond
¼ cup raw cashews soaked 15 minutes in hot water
¼ cup pecans lightly toasted in oven or air fryer
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Optional tiny dash of bourbon extract or nutmeg for flair

Method

In a blender or food processor, blend cashews, milk, and syrup until smooth and creamy.
Pour mixture into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for 3–5 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
Stir in cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Fold in toasted pecans.
Remove from heat and let rest 5–10 minutes — it will thicken as it cools to a pourable, caramel-style sauce.