Buttered Rum Pecans

Easy Spicy Buttered Rum Pecans Recipe

I don't make these buttered rum pecans only at Christmas or consider them strictly a holiday treat, but I sometimes make them for a delicious topping crumbled on top of hot fudge sundaes similar to my Candied Pecans and Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds. They'll keep tightly covered in a container for up to 1 week, but I assure you they won't make it that long. These spiced candied pecan are a true favorite straight from my kitchen to yours.

How to Make the Best Buttered Rum Pecans Recipe

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Buttered Rum Pecans: Pecan halves, butter, light corn syrup, dark rum or rum extract, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pi spice, ground cinnamon and salt.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: A large bowl, a small bowl, large rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan, large stainless steel spoon for stirring.
• It may sound small but it's important to use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent the pecans from spilling over when stirring. You can use a jelly roll pan or any rimmed pan will work.
• I opt for using rum extract for the more intense flavor it lends to the nuts. You can use dark rum if you prefer in its place.
• I really love using the combination of flavors found in pumpkin pie spice to season these nuts. Pumpkin pie spice does NOT taste like pumpkin. It's a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove or allspice. If you prefer, you can of course use ground cinnamon alone without any other adjustments.
• Don't skip the step of stirring the pecans while they roast, it's imperative for them to bake evenly and prevent overcooking.
• This recipe would work using walnuts, whole almonds or even peanuts.
• These candied pecans do make terrific gifts packaged in a decorative glass jar or mason jar, and tied with a pretty ribbon. Don't forget to attach a note showing how to make them.
• You can store these pecans in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled for up to 1 week.
• Learn more tips about buying and storing pecans here at I Love Pecans.

More Desserts with Pecans to Make

Just the mention of "buttered rum" makes you feel like you're warming up from the inside out. If you love the flavor of  all things buttered and pecans, you may also like to try these recipes:

• This scratch made Buttered Rum Cake is a holiday tradition at our house.
• Two bite Pecan Balls never last long.
• Praline Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are smothered in a praline sauce that you can serve for any special occasion or brunch.
• Toffee Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread is rich and buttery.
• Gooey and rich Praline Pecan Monkey Bread is addictive!
• These mini Pecan Tassies are a cross between a cookie and pecan pie.

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Buttered Rum Pecans

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Cooling time1 hr

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttered-rum-pecans, candied-pecans, spicy-buttered-rum-pecans

Servings: 4 cups

Calories: 997kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 4 cups pecan halves (heaping)
• 3 tablespoon butter melted
• ⅓ cup light corn syrup
• 1-2 teaspoon rum extract adjust to taste
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a jelly roll pan or similar with parchment paper. Set aside. Place pecans in a medium size mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix together butter, corn syrup and rum flavoring until blended. Pour over the pecans. Mix until evenly coated.
• In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle over pecans and toss.
• Spread on baking sheet. Bake at 250°F stirring every 15 minutes for 1 hour.
• Spread on wax paper in a single layer, allowing to cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

You can use 2 Tablespoon dark rum in place of rum extract, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 43g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg

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