Inspirational Pecan Pie Bars


Pecan Pie Bars Luxury Pecan Pie Bars











INGREDIENTS






FOR THE CRUST




  • 1 3/4 cups (227 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar




FOR THE TOPPING




  • 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup (170 g) dark corn syrup

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 4 cups (396 g) pecan halves, (about 1 pound) toasted




INSTRUCTIONS






MAKE THE CRUST




  1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 375°F.
    Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Lightly spray
    the foil with nonstick spray.

  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl.
    Add the melted butter and stir with a silicone spatula until the dough starts
    to come together. 

  3. Use your hands to combine the dough until no dry flour
    remain. The dough should hold together when squeezed.

  4. Evenly scatter pieces of dough over the bottom of the pan.
    Press and smooth the dough into an even thickness. Sprinkle the brown sugar
    evenly over the surface of the dough.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.




MAKE THE TOPPING




  1. Whisk the sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, heavy cream,
    vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth, about 20 seconds.
    Whisk in the egg, then fold the pecans into sugar mixture until evenly coated.

  2. Pour topping over warm crust. Use a spatula to spread the
    topping evenly over crust

  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is rapidly
    bubbling across the entire surface.

  4. Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely, about 1 and
    1/2 hours.

  5. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars out and transfer to a
    cutting board. Cut into 16 bars.




MAKE AHEAD TIP




  1. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  2. You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight
    in the refrigerator.







Base Recipe adapted from this SITE







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