Best 2 Honey Pecan Bars Recipes
If you're craving a sweet and nutty dessert that's easy to make, then honey pecan bars are the perfect treat for you. This classic recipe combines a buttery crust with a gooey filling made from honey, brown sugar, and pecans. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating these delectable honey pecan bars that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN AND HONEY BARS
This is a very simple and easy dessert to make, and such a delicious flavor, everyone will enjoy I'm sure!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 36-48 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 14x11-inch swiss-roll tin.
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl, Stir in sugar, then rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Blend egg and lemon zest. Press mixture into tin and prick pastry all over with a fork. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake pastry for 15 minutes, then remove from oven, leaving oven on.
- Heat butter, honey and sugars in a saucepan until melted, then bring to a boil without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cream and nuts. pour over base, return tin to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool in tin.
- Run a knife around pastry edge, invert on to a baking tray, place another tray on top and invert again. Cut into squares.
HONEY PECAN BARS
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, egg on medium-then slowly beat in flour on low. Spread in a 13x9 baking pan lined with nonstick foil or spray-Spread dough mixture evenly on bottom of pan and up the sides about 1/2 in. Bake 20 minutes until edges are lightly browned-While this is cooking prepare topping: Melt butter in saucepan, add sugar & honey, cream and vanilla cooking over low heat until sugar is dissolved-Remove from heat & add nuts-Pour over hot crust & Bake 20-25 minutes untilbubbly. Cool in pan on wire rack-Lift by ends of foil to cutting surface-Cut 4 rows lenghwise and 6 crosswise-
Tips:
- Use a food processor or blender to chop the pecans until they are finely ground. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bars.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can finely chop the pecans by hand using a sharp knife. Be sure to chop them very finely, so that they are evenly distributed throughout the bars.
- To make the honey pecan filling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and mix until evenly coated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- To make the crust, combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and shortening and use your fingers to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread the honey pecan filling evenly over the crust.
- Top with the remaining crumb mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Conclusion:
Honey pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a sweet and gooey filling and a buttery, flaky crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give honey pecan bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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