Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars, a simpler twist on the classic pecan pie. These luscious bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey maple pecan filling that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy family gatherings, these bars are sure to impress. With their rich flavors and easy preparation, you’ll want to add this recipe to your dessert repertoire. Serve them warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup salted butter, melted (226 grams)
2 cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled (284 grams)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (110 grams)
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup salted butter (113 grams)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (110 grams)
3 tbsp heavy cream, at room temperature (45 grams)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 and 1/4 cups pecan halves
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold heavy cream (120 grams)
3 tbsp powdered sugar, or more to taste (22 grams)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Ice cream, optional for serving

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, melt the butter and mix with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
For the filling, combine melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream in a pot over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil while stirring for about 3 minutes.
Temper eggs by slowly whisking in some hot mixture; then combine with remaining filling ingredients (pecans, salt, vanilla, cinnamon).
Pour filling over baked crust and bake for 28-34 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use room temperature eggs and cream for better mixing. Feel free to experiment with toppings like chocolate drizzle or fresh fruit garnishes for added flavor.