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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars
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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars offer a perfect harmony of sweet and salty flavors with a buttery crust, rich maple-infused filling, and toasted pecans topped with flaky sea salt. These bars are easy to prepare, customizable, and great for sharing, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces

For the Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for topping
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Begin by mixing together the flour, brown sugar, and chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into an 8×8-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the crust turns light golden brown, about 15-18 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Make the Maple Pecan Filling: While the crust is cooling, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of flaky sea salt until fully combined. Stir in the chopped pecans evenly into the mixture.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Pour the pecan maple filling evenly over the pre-baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly gooey in the center. Avoid overbaking to maintain a tender texture.
  4. Add Flaky Sea Salt: Once the bars are removed from the oven and slightly cooled, sprinkle a light layer of flaky sea salt evenly over the top to enhance the flavor with a salty contrast.
  5. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. This helps the filling set properly and ensures clean, neat slices. Use a sharp knife wiped with a damp cloth between cuts to slice into squares.

Notes

  • Use high-quality pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
  • Do not overbake; bars should be slightly gooey in the center for the perfect texture.
  • Chill the butter before mixing to create a flakier crust.
  • Evenly distribute nuts in the filling to ensure balance in every bite.
  • Finish with flaky sea salt like Maldon or fleur de sel for optimal texture and flavor contrast.
  • For clean slices, wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.

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Keywords: pecan pie bars, salted maple bars, maple pecan dessert, sweet and salty bars, easy pecan bars, homemade pecan bars

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