Description
These Maple Pecan Pie Bars are a simplified version of the classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey, maple-infused pecan filling. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet, nutty treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups (190g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup (pure, not imitation)
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 8” x 8” / 20cm x 20cm metal pan with baking paper.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl until combined into a dough.
- Press dough into prepared pan evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour pecan filling over the hot crust, spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for best flavor; avoid imitation syrup.
- Bars firm up more after chilling—ideal for clean slicing.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use a metal pan for best texture; glass or ceramic may affect baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 66mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
