Description
Irresistible brown butter pecan pie bars blend Southern comfort with nutty richness, offering a delectable twist on classic desserts. Warm spices and caramelized pecans create a memorable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Create the crust by combining melted butter with flour, sugar, and salt. Press the mixture uniformly into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the surface turns a rich golden-brown color.
- Craft the brown butter by heating butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently until it transforms into a golden-brown liquid with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and incorporate brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and salt, allowing the mixture to cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until completely smooth and integrated. Gently fold in chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Transfer the pecan-studded filling over the pre-baked golden crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage. Return to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a set filling with a delicate golden surface. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Enhance the brown butter flavor by carefully watching the butter during browning, stopping when it reaches a deep golden color with nutty aroma.
- Prevent soggy crust by ensuring the base is fully baked and golden before adding the filling, creating a crisp foundation for the bars.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting corn syrup with honey or maple syrup, and using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version.
- Achieve clean, precise cuts by chilling the bars completely and using a sharp knife heated under hot water between slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg