Rice Kugel, Caramel Pecan

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup melted margarine
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups hot water or non-dairy creamer
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg