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Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

The ultimate comfort food for fall gatherings, Pecan Pie Bars combine a buttery crust with a gooey pecan filling. These delicious bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing. Indulge in their rich flavors tonight!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 crust sweet pie crust store bought or homemade
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cream optional
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 2 cups pecans whole or chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Roll the crust and line a 9 inch baking pan with it.
  2. Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F.
  3. Use a fork to pierce the crust so that it doesn’t rise during baking.
  4. Prebake the crust for 15-18 minutes only until it sets, but not fully golden.
  5. Remove the crust and let it cool.
  6. In a medium saucepan, add butter, light brown sugar, and honey.
  7. Cook them over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved: this takes about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture into a cold bowl.
  9. Add vanilla, salt, and cream. Whisk them well.
  10. Add the eggs when the mixture has cooled slightly (3 minutes later) and whisk it in, one at a time.
  11. Finally, add in the pecans and toss them with the mixture.
  12. Pour the pecan honey mix right over the cooled crust.
  13. Drop the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  14. Bake the pecan pie bars for 30-35 minutes until the filling has set and no longer jiggles.
  15. Cool the pecan pie bars in the pan for 30 minutes before attempting to slice them.
  16. When they have cooled down, slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Have your Pie Dough prepared in advance, it keeps in the freezer and fridge for a while. Alternatively you can use store bought.
Pre-baking the crust at high temperature before adding the filling ensures the crust never gets soggy.
Likewise, waiting for 10 minutes for the caramel to cool before adding it over the crust is important to avoid a soggy crust.
When making the pecan pie filling, make sure to dissolve the sugar and honey and butter together. Otherwise, the filling will have a gritty texture.