Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Salted Caramel Pecan Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a rich and gooey salted caramel filling, and a generous topping of crunchy pecan nuts. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors, making them the ultimate treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delightful bars. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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MARY'S SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS
My daughter Mary and I love to cook and we love pecan pie. This year we wanted to try something other than the traditional pies for Thanksgiving. This turned out so good we wanted to share it with everyone.
Provided by Don
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in pecans. Pour pecan mixture over graham crackers, spreading to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is bubbling, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt. Transfer coated crackers and aluminum foil to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Break into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 106 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS
Make and share this Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
- Line a 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil; lightly grease foil. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in prepared pan, slightly overlapping edges.
- Combine sugar, butter, and cream in a medium-size heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans. Pour butter mixture over crackers, spreading to coat.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 11 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
- Immediately sprinkle with salt, and slide foil from pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Break into bars.
- Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel Bars: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 4. Top warm bars with 1 cup dark chocolate morsels. Let stand 3 minutes, and spread chocolate over bars. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step 5. Chill 20 minutes before serving.
SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 - 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. 2. Line a 15X10 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, lightly grease foil. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in prepared pan. 3. Combine sugar, butter and cream in a medium size heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans. Pour butter mixture over crackers, spread to coat. 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes or until ligtly browned and bubbly. 5. Immediately sprinkle with salt and slide foil from pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Break into bars
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate will greatly affect the taste of the bars.
- Don't overcook the caramel: The caramel should be cooked until it is a deep amber color and has a slightly thick consistency.
- Be patient when making the shortbread crust: It is important to mix the ingredients until they are well combined and the dough comes together in a ball. If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water. If the dough is too wet, add a little bit of flour.
- Don't overbake the bars: The bars should be baked until they are just set in the center. If they are overbaked, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
These salted caramel pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, the caramel is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
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