Pecan Pie Bark (Printable)
Crispy buttery bark loaded with caramelized pecans and a hint of maple, perfect for holiday sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 40 graham crackers (approximately 8 oz)
→ Topping
02 - 6 oz unsalted butter
03 - 1 cup light brown sugar
04 - ¼ cup maple syrup or corn syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 7 oz pecan halves, roughly chopped
→ Optional Finishing
08 - 2 oz dark or milk chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange graham crackers in a single layer, covering the entire bottom of the baking sheet.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring constantly, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans until evenly coated.
05 - Pour the hot pecan mixture evenly over the graham crackers, spreading gently with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the topping is bubbling and turns a rich golden color.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the warm bark.
08 - Allow the bark to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting. Once firm, break or cut into pieces.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers every bit of that gooey pecan pie flavor in a fraction of the time and effort.
- The contrast between the crisp cracker base and the chewy caramel pecan topping is genuinely addictive.
02 -
- Stir the caramel constantly once it starts boiling because burnt sugar happens fast and there is no rescuing it.
- Do not skip the parchment paper or you will be chipping caramel off your baking sheet for days.
03 -
- Roughly chop the pecans by hand rather than using a food processor to keep some texture and avoid dusty fragments.
- If the chocolate drizzle seizes, stir in a tiny splash of neutral oil and it will smooth right out.