Burnt Sugar Pecan Rum Sauce Food

BURNT-SUGAR PECAN RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.
• Tilt pan and carefully pour in water, then cream and rum (mixture will bubble up and steam vigorously). Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Stir in pecans and serve sauce warm.

BURNT-SUGAR PECAN PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Roll out the dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch (1-quart) pie tin. Crimp the edge of the dough decoratively and chill the shell for 30 minutes.
• In a heavy saucepan cook the sugar over low heat, undisturbed, until it is melted, cook it over moderately low heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until it is a deep caramel color, and stir in the corn syrup, stirring the mixture until it is combined well. Add the rum and the butter and cook the mixture for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool until it stops bubbling.
• In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt and add the syrup mixture in a stream, whisking. In another bowl whisk together the pumpkin purée and the ginger and whisk in 1 1/4 cups of the egg mixture. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared shell, arrange the pecan halves decoratively on the mixture, and spoon the remaining egg mixture over the pecans. (The pecans will float to the top.) Bake the pie in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is pale golden, let it cook, and serve it warm or at room temperature with the whipped cream.

RUM-GLAZED SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• To make the spice mix, place the spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
• To make the glaze, place the glaze ingredients in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add the pecans to the saucepan and cook until they are well coated and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute. Spoon the spice mix over the nuts, 1 tablespoon at a time, until they are well coated.
• Transfer the pecans to the prepared sheet, separate with your hands or a fork, and let sit until completely dried, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

BANANA CREPES WITH BROWN SUGAR RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, blend eggs with milk.
• Add the flour, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a container, cover, and refrigerate let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
• To cook, heat a lightly buttered 7" or 8" crepe pan.
• Pour about 1/4 cup of batter in the hot pan and swirl the pan so the batter coats the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until the edges begin to brown. Carefully lift with a thin spatula and flip over.
• Cook for a few seconds, just until lightly browned.
• Place on a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
• If you will be storing the crepes for a short time, separate the crepes with small squares of waxed paper.
• MAKE THE SAUCE:
• In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup, 2 tablespoons rum, 2 tablespoons butter, the heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• The mixture will foam, so be careful it doesn't boil over.
• Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
• Slice a banana; arrange half of the slices down the center of a crepe and drizzle with a little of the sauce and sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar; roll up and place on a serving plate.
• If desired, sprinkle with a few berries, extra slices of banana, or pecans.
• Drizzle the crepe with more rum sauce and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Repeat with remaining crepes and bananas.
• Makes about 8 crepes, depending on size.