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A beautiful top-down view of a homemade pecan pie, a classic Southern pecan dessert with a golden-brown crust and perfectly arranged pecans.
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Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

These Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a gooey caramel filling, and a crunchy toasted pecan topping. An easy and crowd-pleasing pecan dessert perfect for holidays and parties.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For the Salted Caramel Pecan Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 3 cups pecan halves toasted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • 1 Food processor Optional, can mix by hand
  • 1 Medium Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
  2. In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool slightly on a wire rack while you prepare the filling.
  4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt. The mixture will bubble up. Once combined, fold in the toasted pecan halves.
  6. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the partially baked crust. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and set.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 3 hours. This is crucial for them to set properly. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out of the pan. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 4gFat: 25gFiber: 3g

Notes

Toasting Pecans: To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before using.
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Keyword pecan desserts,pecan pie bars,salted caramel

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