Description
These Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars combine a rich, gooey filling with crunchy pecans, offering a delicious twist on traditional pecan pie while being easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, brown the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant; let cool slightly.
- Whisk together the brown butter, granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
- Incorporate the all-purpose flour and cornstarch until the dough is smooth; evenly press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the filling by combining maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a skillet; stir until smooth and melted.
- Cool the mixture slightly and whisk in beaten eggs and chopped pecans; pour over baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-28 minutes until set; cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Room temperature eggs blend better with warm ingredients.
Use high-quality maple syrup for the best flavor.
Cool the bars completely before cutting for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg