Buttered Rum Pecans

These spiced Buttered Rum Pecans are seasoned with a sweet and spicy combination of flavors. They’re terrific for homemade gift giving and holiday snacking.

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. Ingredients to make candied Buttered Rum Pecans in the oven: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Nuts – Pecan halves. This recipe could also be adapted using walnuts.
• Coating – Salted or unsalted melted butter, light corn syrup and rum extract. Rum extract has a more concentrated flavor than alcohol alone. You could use 2 tablespoons of dark rum instead.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar and granulated sugar for sweetness.
• Seasonings – Salt, pumpkin pie spice and ground cinnamon. You can use only cinnamon, if desired.

How to Make the Best Buttered Rum Pecans Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a jelly roll pan or similar with parchment paper.
• Pecans: Place pecans in a medium size mixing bowl.
• Make the Butter Rum Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together butter, corn syrup and rum flavoring until blended. Pour over the pecans. Mix until evenly coated.
• Sugar and Spices: Mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle over pecans and toss.
• Transfer to Pan: Spread pecan mixture onto the prepared pan.
• Oven: Bake per the recipe stopping to stir periodically.
• Cool and Serve: Spread baked butter rum pecans on wax paper in a single layer to cool.

Tips for Making Butter Rum Pecans

• 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.
• Use a Sheet Pan with a Rim: 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.
• What’s in Pumpkin Spice: 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.
• Stop to Stir for Even Roasting: Don’t skip the step of stirring the pecans while they roast, it’s imperative for them to bake evenly and prevent overcooking.
• How to Serve: Serve these in bowls for snacking, tucked into your Christmas desserts or as the perfect roasted pecan snack for New Year’s Eve.
• Give as Gifts: 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.

Recipe Variations

• Rum: I opt for using rum extract for the more concentrated flavor it lends to the nuts. You can use 2 tablespoons of dark rum, in its place. You want to avoid adding too much moisture so the coating will stick.
• Nuts: You could use walnuts, cashews, whole almonds or peanuts in place of pecans.
• Spices: You can use only ground cinnamon in place of pumpkin pie spice.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: You can store these candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled in the fridge for up to 1 week. They’re best served at room temperature.
• Freezer: You can freeze these nuts for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy or gently reheat in a 250°F oven on a sheet pan for fresh hot buttered rum pecans.
• Storing Pecans: Learn more tips about buying and storing pecans here at I Love Pecans.

More Pecan Dessert Recipes 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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