Active Time

　　35 minutes

　　Total Time

　　35 minutes

　　Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 35 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 2 cups

　　1 cup sugar

　　2 tablespoons water

　　1/2 cup heavy cream

　　1 tablespoon dark rum

　　3/4 cup pecan pieces (2 1/2 ounces), toasted

　　

Step 1

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.

　　

Step 2

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.