Description
Delicious Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and pecans, perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs and press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and optional maple syrup into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into squares or bars.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for dairy-free.
- Use agave syrup instead of maple syrup for a different flavor.
- For nut-free, omit pecans or use sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars, Fall Dessert, Holiday Treat