Recipe: Maple Pecan Pie Bars (No Corn Syrup)

Generally I get the yearning for a pecan pie, however I’m not all the time up for making a pie crust. This straightforward recipe for Pecan Pie Bars are one half bar, one half cookie, one half pie and will be baked up oh so simply.

These guys are wealthy and nutty and decadent! None of that “an excessive amount of filling and never sufficient pecans” syndrome that some pecan pies can undergo from.

However, what’s greatest about this recipe? We use pure sweeteners like maple syrup and honey instead of corn syrup – a typical ingredient in most conventional pecan pie type recipes that you simply may be trying to keep away from.

So, if you happen to like pecan pies which are extra concerning the pecans than the filling and also you want to make use of pure sweeteners like maple syrup and honey slightly than corn syrup, give these bars a strive.  I feel you’ll love them as a lot as I do.

Only a warning! Whereas baking these bars, your own home will scent like pecan heaven!

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Maple Pecan Pie Bars (No Corn Syrup)

Maple Pecan Pie Bars with completely no corn syrup! Simpler than conventional pecan pie, however simply as scrumptious! 

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 30 minutes minutes

Whole Time 45 minutes minutes

Course Dessert

Delicacies American

Substances 

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Crust

3/4 cup chilly butter, minimize into small items2 cups flour1/2 cup confectionary sugar1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup honey1/8 cup half & half1 tablespoon vanilla1 tablespoon bourbon (non-obligatory, however it is best to :-))2 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

DIRECTIONS 

MAKING THE CRUST

In a big bowl combine the flour, confectionery sugar and salt.   

Then minimize within the chilly butter till it’s blended into the flour combination making uniform crumbs. Reducing within the butter can simply be finished utilizing a meals processor. Simply place the chilly butter and flour within the meals processor and pulse a number of occasions till the flour and butter are utterly mixed and your crumbs are nearly all the identical measurement.

Pat crumbs evenly into the underside of the pan and bake for quarter-hour or till very flippantly browned alongside the sides. Take away from oven. If utilizing the 9×9 pan and the crust has overrated just a little, use a spatula to softly press it again all the way down to make a fair floor for the pecan topping.

MAKING THE TOPPING

Whereas the crust is baking, combine all of the topping elements besides the pecans right into a small saucepan and slowly convey to a low boil. Simmer the combination for two minutes after which flip off the warmth. Add within the pecans and blend to evenly coat. Make sure you watch the pot so it doesn’t boil over.

Pour the topping combination and unfold evenly over the crust. Place again within the oven and bake one other 25-Half-hour or till good and bubbly.

Take away from oven and permit to chill. As soon as cool, minimize into squares or bar shapes and mud with confectionery sugar.

Notes

I seen these Maple Pecan Pie Bars tasted even higher a day or two after they had been baked. They’re nice for making forward and taking to a celebration. 

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