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Maple Pecan Crumble Bars

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Maple Pecan Crumble Bars

A twist on the classic apple crumble, these bars feature a maple syrup-infused crust and crunchy pecans.

The title of the recipe

Maple Pecan Crumble Bars

Servings

  • 12-15 bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the filling:

  • 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare crust:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Prepare filling:

In a separate bowl, mix together berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.

Assemble and bake bars:

Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Variations

  • Use a mixture of dark and light brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.

Note: I used random number generator to pick recipe #8 (Caramel flan) as inspiration, then modified it into a completely different recipe.