Love pecan pie but dread the hard work? These bars are your answer! Made with a nutty shortbread crust and without corn syrup these taste just as good as the pie!
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Why choose this recipe...
- Made without corn syrup! Honey does the trick without adding the extra sugar corn syrup does.
- Easier than making a pie.
- Since these are bars you can easily share them with friends and neighbors.
Ingredient Notes
- Butter - Both unsalted and salted butter work.
- Pecans - You buy pecan halves and pulse some of them in a food processor to get the ground pecans and chopped pecans instead of buying 3 separate bags of pecans.
Step by Step Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil and lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- I like to use my food processor for the crust. Start by pulsing some pecans to grind them up. You'll need ⅓ cup of ground pecans.
- Important tip! If you find you've got a bit more pecans ground up then ⅓ cup just set the extra aside. You can just mix them in with the pecan filling part.
- Pulse the crust ingredients together in your food processor until crumbly and press them into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small pot, over medium heat, bring the brown sugar, butter and honey for the filling to a boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes then stir in the heavy cream and pecans.
- Pour over the crust.
- Take some pecan halves and arrange them in a 4x4 square pattern on the top of the filling if you want to add a fancy touch.
- Bake your pecan pie bars at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and serving
Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
If you find you've got a bit more pecans ground up then ⅓ cup just set the extra aside. You can just mix them in with the pecan filling part.
When your pecan pie bars are done you will notice that the bubbly filling has turned a deep golden brown color and the edges look a tiny bit crispy.
Lift the pecan pie bars out of the pan by the foil. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares. These are much easier to cut if they have been well chilled before cutting.
You can store these in the fridge or not. Up to you. They will be good 3-4 days on the counter top and 7-8 days if refrigerated.
You sure can! Just make sure they are completely cooled before wrapping them tightly in saran wrap and tin foil. Then pop them in the freezer. Thaw and eat within 2 months.
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Pecan Pie Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Love pecan pie but dread the hard work? These bars are your answer! Made with a nutty shortbread crust and without corn syrup these taste just as good as the pie!
Ingredients
Crust:
- ⅓ Cup Ground Pecans
- 1 Cup Flour
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- ⅓ Cup Butter
Pecan Filling:
- ⅓ Cup Butter
- ⅔ Cups Brown Sugar
- 3 Tbs. Honey
- 2 ½ Cups Chopped Pecans
- ⅓ Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line an 8x8 baking dish with foil and lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- I like to use my food processor for the crust. Start by pulsing some pecans to grind them up. You'll need ⅓ cup of ground pecans.
- Important tip! If you find you've got a bit more pecans ground up then ⅓ cup just set the extra aside. You can just mix them in with the pecan filling part.
- Pulse the crust ingredients together in your food processor until crumbly and press them into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small pot, over medium heat, bring the brown sugar, butter and honey for the filling to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes then stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust.
- Take some pecan halves and arrange them in a 4x4 square pattern on the top of the filling if you want to add a fancy touch.
- Bake your pecan pie bars at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and serving.
Notes
- If you want to make a 9x13 pan of these instead of an 8x8, one & a half the recipe. Doubling it will be too much.
- When your pecan pie bars are done you will notice that the bubbly filling has turned a deep golden brown color and the edges look a tiny bit crispy.
- Lift the pecan pie bars out of the pan by the foil. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares. These are much easier to cut if they have been well chilled before cutting.
Keywords: pecan pie bars, pecan bars, pecan pie bars without corn syrup
L.S.
These are so delicious, I can’t eat just one. Mmmmmmm!
Try them, you will be hooked!
★★★★★
Amanda Cammack
Can't wait to try these!
Jeff
Very good
★★★★★