Best 5 Date Pecan Pie Bars Recipes

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Date pecan pie bars are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They are made with a simple crust, a gooey date filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. This classic Southern dessert is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will wow your family and friends.

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DATE PECAN PIE



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At our house, we call this "oh-so-good pie." It's rather like a traditional Southern pecan pie without being overly sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat; whisk in the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the eggs, dates and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

DATE PECAN BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 Date Pecan Bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups dates, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 3/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • To prepare filling, mix together dates, sugar and water in saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool. Add pecans.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into butter mixture until well blended. Press half of the filling into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Spread with cooled filling. Cover with remaining filling mixture, patting lightly. Bake until lightly browned (approximately 25 to 30 minutes). Cool and cut into bars.

DATE-PECAN PIE BARS



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I found this recipe many years ago in a magazine. The original called for walnuts, but I tweaked it to use our abundant Texas pecans. I make these for Christmas and other times throughout the year. -Lillian Greenslade, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat first six filling ingredients until just combined. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dates and pecans. Pour over crust., Bake until filling is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DATE-PECAN PIE



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Pureed dates add complexity to the sticky-sweet filling for this otherwise traditional pecan pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 7h

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Test Kitchen's Favorite Pate Brisee
2 1/2 cups whole pecans
8 ounces Medjool dates, pitted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Using kitchen shears, trim to a 1-inch overhang; fold under. Crimp edges or decorate as desired. Lightly prick bottom of dough with a fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in lower third. Line dough with parchment; fill with dried beans or rice. Bake until edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove beans or rice and parchment; bake until bottom and sides are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. (Crust can be made up to a day in advance and covered tightly in foil.)
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely. Reserve 1 cup for topping; coarsely chop remaining 1 1/2 cups.
  • In a small saucepan, bring dates, 1/2 cup water, and vanilla to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until almost all of liquid is absorbed, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer dates and remaining liquid to a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup date puree (reserve remainder for another use), corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt until smooth; stir in chopped pecans. Pour filling into crust; arrange reserved whole pecans over top. Place a foil-lined baking sheet below rack, then place pie dish directly on rack; bake until filling wobbles slightly in center when gently shaken, 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If crust is getting too dark, cover with a foil ring.) Transfer to wire rack; let cool completely, at least 4 hours. Serve room temperature.

PECAN PIE BARS I



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These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.

Provided by MARIETA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality date paste: The quality of the date paste will greatly affect the taste of your bars. Make sure to use a paste that is made from 100% dates, with no added sugar or preservatives.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat, or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: The bars should be firm to the touch, but still have a little bit of a jiggle in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Date pecan pie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple crust, a creamy date filling, and a pecan topping. The bars are baked until they are just set, and then they are cooled and cut into squares. Date pecan pie bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. These bars are a great way to use up leftover dates and pecans. They are also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give date pecan pie bars a try!

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