Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars
“My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must.” —Deborah Pennington, Falkville, Alabama
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 2dozen | 20minutes | 1hour + cooling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2dozen | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour + cooling |
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped pecans divided
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
- 1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
- 1/3 cup rum
Portions: dozen
Units:
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
Units:
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Instructions
- Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, beating well.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Combine candied fruit and remaining pecans. Spread fruit and pecans evenly over creamed mixture; press gently to help mixtures adhere. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 401 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fibre), 4g protein.
