Description
Maple Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, combining rich flavors of maple syrup and toasted pecans in an easy-to-make bar form.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (180 grams)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 grams), packed
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 grams), melted
- Chopped pecans: 1 cup (120 grams), toasted
- Maple syrup: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon (2 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly, then press into a baking dish.
- Make the filling by whisking together maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, then fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust after it has baked for 15 minutes.
- Bake the assembled bars for an additional 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and glossy.
- Cool the bars in the pan, then cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze for longer storage, up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Pie Bars, dessert, easy recipe, pecan pie, maple syrup