Description
These Maple Pecan Pie Bars offer all the rich, gooey flavor of a classic pecan pie, but in an easy-to-make bar form. Featuring a buttery base, a maple-infused pecan filling, and a topping of maple-coated pecans, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 75g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup (tightly packed) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans (for filling)
- 75g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (tightly packed) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup (not artificially flavoured)
- 2 large eggs (~55g/2oz each)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pecans (for decorating)
- 2 tsp maple syrup (for decorating)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp salt flakes, for sprinkling at the end (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm/8″ square pan with baking paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Add flour and stir to combine. Press evenly into the base of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
- While the base bakes, toast 1 1/2 cups pecans on a tray in the oven for 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla into the cooled syrup mixture. Stir in chopped toasted pecans. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss 1/3 cup whole pecans with 2 tsp maple syrup and a pinch of salt for decorating.
- Pour the pecan filling over the cooled base and spread evenly. Top with the maple-coated whole pecans.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely at room temperature (about 2 hours) or refrigerate to expedite. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts like almonds, walnuts, macadamias, or peanuts (use honey instead of maple for a variation).
- Don’t skip the cooling step before adding the filling—it helps keep the base crisper.
- Optional salt flakes on top add a delicious contrast to the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
