Description
Delightful pecan pie bark blends classic Southern dessert flavors with easy-to-make candy bark. Crunchy pecans and sweet caramel create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, high-quality
- 13 standard graham crackers
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lightly grease the foil with butter, then meticulously arrange graham crackers across the entire surface, breaking them if needed to create a seamless base.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, pecan pieces, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Maintain the boil for exactly 2 minutes, then immediately remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Promptly pour the caramelized mixture over the graham crackers, using a spatula to spread evenly and ensure complete coverage of the crackers.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, watching for a bubbly, golden appearance.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bark to cool completely at room temperature, then break into irregular pieces for serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different crackers like saltines or shortbread for unique flavor variations that complement the sweet pecan topping.
- Adjust the baking time carefully to prevent burning, watching the bark closely during the final minutes to achieve a perfect golden-brown finish.
- Enhance the recipe’s nutritional profile by using whole wheat graham crackers or adding a sprinkle of dark chocolate for extra depth and antioxidants.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain crispness and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg