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Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Delicious Maple Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery crust topped with a rich maple pecan filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • 20cm/8" square pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 75 g unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • ¼ teaspoon cooking salt 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 kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup real not artificially flavoured (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
 

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Make base – 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 and cool – Bake for 20 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes before filling.
  • Toast pecans – Spread the pecans for the filling on a tray and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove, then roughly chop.
  • Maple filling – Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the sugar, maple syrup and salt. Once it comes to a proper simmer, remove from the stove and cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Decorating pecans – Toss the pecans with the maple syrup.
  • Fill and bake – Pour the pecan filling onto the base and spread out evenly. Top with the Decorating Pecans. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cool – Remove and cool fully to room temperature to let it set (~ 2 hrs), then cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

Keeps 7 days in the fridge or 3 to 4 days in the pantry as long as it’s cool.

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 Dessert Bars, Maple Dessert, Maple Pecan Pie Bars, Nut Bars, Pecan Bars, Pecan Dessert
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