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Base – mix butter, sugar and salt, then flour Recipe

Base – mix butter, sugar and salt, then flour Recipe
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Delicious Maple Pecan Pie Bars with a buttery crust and a rich maple-pecan filling, topped with maple-glazed pecans. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, combining the classic flavors of pecan pie in an easy-to-serve bar form.

Ingredients

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Base:

  • 75g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (tightly packed) brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

Maple Pecan Pie Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
  • 75g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (tightly packed) brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup real maple syrup (not artificially flavored; honey can be used as substitute)
  • 2 large eggs (~55g/2oz each)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decorating:

  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp salt flakes (for sprinkling at the end, optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a 20cm (8″) square pan with butter and line it with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Make the Base: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the brown sugar and salt until combined, then mix in the plain flour until a dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into the base of the prepared pan, using your hands and a spatula for a smooth surface.
  3. Bake and Cool Base: Bake the base for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and allow to cool for 15 minutes to keep the crust crisp.
  4. Toast Pecans for Filling: Spread the 1 1/2 cups pecans on a baking tray and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, ideally while the base is baking. Let cool, then roughly chop the pecans.
  5. Prepare Maple Filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 75g butter. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth, then stir in the chopped toasted pecans.
  6. Prepare Decorating Pecans: Toss 1/3 cup pecans with 2 tsp maple syrup and a pinch of salt to coat evenly.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Pour the pecan filling over the baked base and spread evenly. Arrange the maple-coated pecans on top. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
  8. Cool Completely: Remove from oven and cool the bars fully at room temperature for about 2 hours to allow them to set properly. Optionally, refrigerate to speed up the process.
  9. Serve: Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt flakes if desired, then lift from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares. Enjoy as a hand-held dessert or snack.

Notes

  • Use real maple syrup, not artificially flavored syrup, for authentic taste.
  • Honey can be substituted for maple syrup if necessary, but it will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Cooling the base before adding the filling helps maintain a crisp crust.
  • The recipe can be scaled up by using a larger pan; adjust baking times as needed.
  • Salt flakes sprinkled on top enhance the flavor by adding texture and contrast.

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