Happy Pecan Pie Day!

[kelliem]

brynwulf reminds us all that today is National Pecan Pie Day. In honor of which I am posting a recipe for Pecan Pie Bars that I've had for years. I don't remember where I got it originally, but it's a quick and easy way to celebrate Pecan Pie Day without all the hassle of making a rolled crust. :)

Pecan Pie Bars

Crust:
1/4 cup + 2 T. sugar
3/4 cup butter
3 cups flour
3/4 tsp. salt

Filling
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3 T. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups corn syrup (light or dark)
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350ºF
Grease a 9x13" pan. Cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly (a food processor works great for this if you have one). Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake at 350º about 20 minutes or until golden brown. While it bakes, mix together all filling ingredients. Once the crust has finished baking, pour the filling over the crust and return the pan to the oven and bake until set, about 20 to 25 minutes more. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Comments

[aukestrel.livejournal.com]

Pecan. Waffles.

This is the sole reason, IMHO, to drive through Georgia AND stop at Waffle House.

OMG.