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Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Delicious Maple Pecan Pie Bars with a buttery crust and rich filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • 20cm/8" square pan
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 75 g unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • ¼ teaspoon cooking salt or kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain flour all-purpose flour

Maple Pecan Pie Filling

  • 1 ½ cups pecans (Note 1)
  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • ¼ teaspoon cooking salt or kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup real, not artificially flavored (honey would also work)
  • 2 large eggs (~55g/2oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decorating

  • ⅓ cup pecans
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon salt flakes for sprinkling at the end (optional but recommended)

Instructions
 

Recipe Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced).
  • Grease a 20cm/8" square pan lightly with butter then line with paper, with overhang to lift out later.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave proof bowl. Mix in the sugar and salt, then the flour. Press evenly into the base of the pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes before filling.
  • Spread the pecans for the filling on a tray and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove, then roughly chop.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the sugar, maple syrup, and salt until it comes to a simmer. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Toss the pecans with the maple syrup.
  • Pour the pecan filling onto the base and spread out evenly. Top with the Decorating Pecans. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove and cool fully to room temperature to let it set (~ 2 hrs). Then cut into 16 squares and enjoy.

Notes

Other nuts would work fine here! Walnuts, almonds, and macadamias are great alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Goods, holiday treats, Maple Pecan Pie Bars, pecan dessert, sweet bars
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