Maple Pecan Pie Bars
A delightful twist on classic pecan pie, these bars feature a buttery crust and a sweet maple filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 75 g unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- ¼ tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour)
For the filling
- 75 g unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- ¼ tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup (real, not artificially flavored) Honey would also work.
- 2 large eggs (~55g/2oz each)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecans Chopped or whole, per preference.
- 2 tsp maple syrup For drizzling.
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp salt flakes Optional but recommended for sprinkling at the end.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt to create the crust.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until it's lightly golden.
Filling
- In another bowl, combine the 75g melted butter, brown sugar, cooking salt, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of pecans.
- Pour this filling over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Serving
- Let it cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Optionally, sprinkle with salt flakes before serving.
Notes
Best served at room temperature. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a special treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.