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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars for Cozy Fall Moments

Enjoy these Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars, a delightful dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar will work well.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Choose sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Filling
  • 3 large Eggs For vegan option, try using flax eggs.
  • 1 cup Pure Maple Syrup Avoid pancake syrup for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Feel free to substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can swap with walnuts or omit for nut-free.
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Any coarse salt can follow suit.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add unsalted butter and mix until coarse crumbs form. Press into the baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  3. While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, pure maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a bit of flour until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
  4. Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until set.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before sprinkling with flaky sea salt and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for cleaner cuts and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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