Description
Indulgent lazy girl pecan pie bars bring Southern charm to dessert tables with minimal effort. Buttery, caramelized pecans nestled in a crumbly crust promise sweet satisfaction without complicated baking techniques, inviting everyone to savor this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 packages (16 ounces or 454 grams) refrigerated pie crusts
Main Filling Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and gently press them into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring complete coverage and a smooth surface.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold the pecan halves into the liquid mixture, carefully coating each nut to distribute them evenly throughout the filling.
- Carefully pour the pecan-laden filling over the pie crust, using a spatula to spread it uniformly across the entire surface.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a slightly firm filling that no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into rectangular bars and serve, enjoying the rich, caramelized pecan goodness.
Notes
- Swap out corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetness and unique flavor profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, richer taste to the bars.
- Use gluten-free pie crust or graham cracker crust to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for clean, precise cuts and firmer texture when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg