Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides. This will help you lift the bars out easily once they have cooled.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. The mixture will be crumbly. Press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
- Place the crust in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a very light golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven but keep the oven turned on.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Ensure the eggs are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir the chopped pecans into the maple mixture. Pour the entire filling over the warm, par-baked crust, spreading the nuts out evenly with a spatula.
- Return the pan to the oven. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes. The filling should be set around the edges but still have a very slight jiggle in the center. Do not overbake, or the filling may become tough.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the top. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. For the cleanest slices, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting.