It’s time for our annual pecan repair, and so we’re making Pecan Pie Bars in an 8-inch pan! I exploit maple syrup as an alternative of corn syrup to make these scrumptious gooey pecan pie bars which might be a lot simpler to make than a complete pie.
Pecan Pie Bars with out Corn Syrup
Think about this: pecan shortbread cookie crust and gooey pecan pie filling on high. I promise: the pecan shortbread crust is very easy and requires no rolling! Simply press the crust into the pan together with your fingers and press it up the perimeters to carry the pecan pie filling.
If you happen to love pecan pie, however the thought of constructing and rolling out a pie crust just isn’t an possibility for you (I don’t blame you!), then enter pie bars to the rescue! I did the identical factor with my pumpkin cheesecake bars, by the best way!
The key to why I favor bars over an precise full pie is due to the shortbread crust! It’s a double-dose of pecan taste! And actually, the crust is so good that I ought to most likely make a separate recipe for it. (Keep tuned for that!)
These pecan pie bars have a double hit of pecans: not solely are they within the custard filling, floating on the highest with their beautiful crispiness, however they’re additionally floor up within the crust! If you happen to’re a fan of these pecan sandies cookies, you’ll love this recipe!
Whereas most pecan pie recipes name for corn syrup, I’m utilizing maple syrup at present. The flavors of toasted pecans, brown sugar and a hefty pinch of salt within the filling implies that you gained’t precisely style the maple syrup. I don’t have something towards corn syrup, it’s very important in so many recipes, however I do love utilizing maple syrup as a result of I at all times have it readily available.
Pie bars in an 8×8″ pan
I really like that this recipe makes simply an 8×8” pan of bars. It’s sufficient bars to share (you’ll get about 9 massive bakery-size bars), nevertheless it’s not a large 9×13” pan of treats with tons of leftovers. I additionally love that the shortbread cookie crust comes collectively within the meals processor. The meals processor takes the entire guess-work out of figuring out when your crust is prepared—when it clumps collectively right into a ball, it’s able to be pressed into the pan. Make sure you see the educational images beneath in order that you already know precisely what I’m speaking about!
Substances
- Butter. Ten tablespoons (one entire stick plus 2 extra tablespoons) of unsalted butter to make the crust. We’ll use one other 2 tablespoons of butter for the filling, so we want 12 tablespoons of butter whole.
- Sugar. For the crust, add 6 tablespoons of granulated white sugar.
- Flour. One cup plus 2 further tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- Pecans. This recipe requires toasted pecans; to do that, place them on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven and toast till aromatic, stirring each 5 minutes or so. It ought to take 10-Quarter-hour. You can be rewarded with unbelievable toasted pecan taste in your ultimate pecan pie bars. We’d like 1/3 cup of pecans for the crust and 1 cup for the filling, so 1 1/3 cups whole.
- Salt. One-quarter teaspoon of salt for the crust and one other 3/4 teaspoon for the filling. Don’t skip the salt as a result of it balances the sweetness!
- Maple Syrup. One-half cup of maple syrup, grade A or grade B work equally properly right here.
- Brown Sugar. One-half cup of sunshine brown sugar. You could use darkish brown sugar if that’s all you will have, however the filling might be barely darker.
- Eggs. Three entire eggs make the filling additional wealthy and gooey!
Easy methods to Make Pecan Pie Bars
Mix the entire crust elements within the bowl of a giant meals processor. (10 tablespoons butter, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour, 1/3 cup toasted pecans, and 1/4 teaspoon salt).
Pulse the meals processor till it turns into one huge dough ball, as pictured.
Press the crust combination right into a lined 8-inch pan evenly.
Bake at 350 for half-hour, and let cool utterly.
Whisk collectively the filling. (2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, 3/4 teaspoon salt).
Stir within the ultimate 1 cup of toasted pecans.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust, and bake once more at 350 for half-hour.
The pecan pie bars are carried out when solely the very middle is barely jiggly. Let cool utterly to room temperature earlier than slicing.
Leftovers:
I retailer these pecan pies already sliced at room temperature in an air-tight container for as much as 2 days. They develop into soggy if refrigerated.
You may make the crust 1 day forward of time and retailer tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Prep Time
1 hour
Prepare dinner Time
1 hour
Whole Time
2 hours
Substances
FOR THE PECAN SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilly and diced
- 6 tablespoons granulated
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE PECAN PIE FILLING:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup gentle brown sugar
- 3 massive eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
- First: make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350. Line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper in each instructions to make sure all sides are lined.
- Within the bowl of an enormous (not less than 5-6 cup) meals processor, add the diced butter, the sugar, flour, pecans and salt. Pulse till the combination clumps collectively into a big ball.
- Press the crust combination into the pan into a good layer. You may evenly grease your arms or use a measuring cup to press it firmly into the corners and up the perimeters. Press it up the perimeters not less than 1” to carry the filling.
- Bake for half-hour, however half-way via the bake time, use a wood spoon to press down any puffy locations within the dough.
- When the half-hour is up, take away the crust from the oven and once more, press down any overrated locations.
- Let the crust cool utterly.
- In the meantime, soften the butter within the microwave. Pour the butter into a big bowl, and add all remaining elements, besides the pecans. Whisk very properly to mix and ensure to interrupt up the eggs completely.
- Lastly, stir within the toasted pecans. Pour this combination over the crust, and bake for half-hour. When the pecan pie bars are carried out, the filling gained’t jiggle throughout, simply very barely within the middle.
- Let the bars cool utterly earlier than making an attempt to slice. I like to relax them in a single day within the fridge earlier than slicing and serving.
Vitamin Data:
Yield:
9
Serving Dimension:
1
Quantity Per Serving:
Energy: 421Whole Fats: 32gSaturated Fats: 12gTrans Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 18gLdl cholesterol: 114mgSodium: 306mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 5g
