Rum Glazed Spiced Pecans
Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly crunchy Rum Glazed Spiced Pecans, a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors. Coated in a luscious glaze made with dark rum, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these pecans are baked to perfection for a caramelized finish and a subtle kick of cayenne pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, gourmet gifts, or an indulgent snack to enjoy any time. Whether served on their own, as a topping for salads, or paired with your favorite cheeses, these flavorful pecans are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecans
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the dark brown sugar, dark rum, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the pecans to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly with the rum glaze.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the pecans in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become crisp as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the rum glazed spiced pecans to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 43.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 367 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
