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Easy Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars Recipe with Gooey Caramel Topping

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These Easy Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars combine the classic flavors of pecan pie with a gooey caramel topping and a hint of bourbon, perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A amber recommended)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) bourbon
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into bottom of greased 9×9-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
  3. Pour filling evenly over pre-baked crust. Spread gently to cover edges. Bake 25-30 minutes until filling is mostly set but slightly jiggly in center. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  4. While bars bake, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. Immediately pour warm caramel over bars when removed from oven. Spread gently if needed. Return pan to oven for 5 minutes to set caramel. Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely, preferably 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Cut into squares using a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

Toast pecans for extra crunch and aroma. Be gentle when mixing filling to avoid rubbery texture. Watch oven temperature to prevent caramel burning or filling cracking. Let bars cool fully before cutting for best caramel texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

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Keywords: pecan pie bars, maple bourbon, caramel topping, easy dessert, pecan bars, bourbon dessert, quick dessert, party dessert

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