MeShell’s Diner Maple Pecan Pie Bars

MeShell’s diner is dishing up the goods again. These maple pecan pie bars are to die for! A brilliant recipe for vanlife, campervans & motorhomes everywhere. Each slice brings the taste of a good ol’ american diner.

Maple syrup and pecans are a match made in heaven, and the flavour combo is something else. Pecan pie is such an American classic, these pie bars take it to the next level, and it will be hard to eat just one.

MeShell made this for the bake off at the Vanlife Eats Big Picnic and she was crowned a worthy winner. This recipe does require an oven and a fridge. They are great to prepare in the van and take on picnics, hikes, or treks. To be honest we could eat them all day regardless.

MeShell’s Diner Maple Pecan Pie Bars

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Vegetarian

MeShell won 2nd place at Van Life Eats Big Picnic 2022, with these yummy maple pecan pie bars. Sinfully delicious

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Family friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Chilling time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snacks

Servings 20 + bars

Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Mixing Bowl
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Knife
• Chopping board
• 8×8 baking dish
• Oven

Ingredients

  

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For shortbread base

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the pecan pie bar filling

• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup maple syrup or maple flavoured golden syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

 

For the base

• Mix together all ingredients for the crust – flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla, until combined.
• Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper
• Use your hands to press the mixture smoothly into the pan
• Bake at 300 f/150c/gas mark 2 for 22-25 mins, until edges are golden and begin to brown
• In a large bowl, mix together the pecan pie bar filling. Eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, cream, flour, vanilla, and salt.
• Once mixed, stir in the pecan pieces
• When crust is done baking, pour the filling over the top.

For the filling

• Turn the heat to 350f/177c/gas mark 4 and bake for 30-35 mins, until set and hardly jiggly. The edges should be brown.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely
• Refrigerate for 30 mins, then cut in bars
• Refrigerate any leftovers bars
  

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Keyword american, hiking, intermediate, Pecans

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