Turtle Trifle

By mamawoolie

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/3 cups light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups toasted whole pecans, (1 cup chopped, 1 cup whole) divided, plus more for garnish
• Brownies, recipe follows
• Whipped Cream, recipe follows
• Caramel syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large saucepan, add the sugar, corn syrup, salt and melted butter. Stir to combine well. Add the eggs and 1 cup chopped pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat, and simmer stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Add the vanilla and remove from the heat to cool completely. Set aside.