Description
These Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars capture the essence of a classic pecan pie in a bar form, featuring a blend of sweet maple and crunchy pecans with a hint of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press into your pan evenly and bake until golden brown—about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the sea salt to balance the sweetness.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until set.
- Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely to avoid gooey edges. Consider toasting the pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pecan pie bars, salted maple bars, dessert recipes, holiday treats