Beth's Pecan Bars | ENTERTAINING WITH BETH
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Learn how to make my pecan bars in time for Thanksgiving! I love this recipe because pecan bars are way easier to make than Pecan Pie, because there is no pie crust to deal with.
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Instead this recipe has a shortbread crust that just gets pressed into the tin (no refrigerating, rolling or shaping like pie dough!) You get all the deliciousness of a Pecan Pie, without all the work!
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BETH'S PECAN BARS
Makes 18 small bars or 9 large squares
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INGREDIENTS:
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups (360 g) of butter
1 cup (200g) white sugar
1 egg
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
½ tsp (2.5ml) salt
4 tsp (20 ml) orange zest
3 1/3 (400g) cups of all-purpose flour
For the topping:
½ cup (120 g) of butter
1 cup (180g) light brown sugar
1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
pinch of salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) heavy cream
½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
3 ½ cups (525 g) of raw pecan halves
METHOD:
Preheat Oven to 350F (176C)
To create the crust beat together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer. Once fluffy add the egg, and vanilla and beat to combine. Then add the salt and orange zest beat to combine, then add the flour in thirds, beating after each addition.
Turn dough out and fit it into a 10 x 10 pan that has been sprayed with baking spray. Preferably a removable bottom pan, otherwise line a 10 x 10 brownie pan with parchment paper or foil (2 sheets going opposite directions) this will make it easier to remove the bars once they are done.
Bake crust for 25-30 minutes or until fully set and golden brown.
Meanwhile prepare the pecan bar filling.
In a large sauce pot combine butter, brown sugar, honey and salt. Set over medium heat, whisking while the mixture melts and combines. Remove from the heat. Whisk in heavy cream and vanilla.
In a large bowl place the pecan halves, pour filling mixture over pecans and toss to combine so that all the nuts are well-coated.
Once crust has baked and is slightly cooled. Pour the pecan mixture on top, spreading it out with a spatula to form an even layer, making sure all corners of the crust are covered with the pecans.
Place back in oven, placing a baking sheet lined with foil, under the pan to catch any drippings.
Bake for 25 minutes, until filling is set. It will still look a little wet, but that’s OK it will set up as it cools.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Then place uncovered in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight is even better to fully set. They will be easier to cut if you allow to stay refrigerated overnight.
Remove from pan, slice the pecan bars into 9 squares, and then cut each square in half to create a bar. Keep the pecan bars in the fridge until ready to serve. Lightly covered.
30 minutes before serving bring the bars to room temperature. Place on a cake stand and serve! Enjoy!
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Not only are Beth's recipes so delicious and beautifully presented but she is such a sweet person, so refreshing to see, we need more people like her.
I made these Pecan Bars for Thanksgiving and they were wonderful, not too sweet, just perfect. Everyone loved them. Thank you Beth.
YAY! So glad to hear that! Aren't they yummy?! LOL! :)
Everything you make is outstanding, Beth!
I have made these over and over again. Thank you so much. They are always a hit!!!
ha! Oh so glad you enjoyed as much as we do! They are my favorites!! :)
Hi Beth made this for the 3rd time it was totally divine everyone loved it
Oh I'm so glad to hear it! These are my absolute favorites too! So addictive! LOL! Glad they were a hit!
i followed your recipe and it came out perfectly, thank you
Hi Beth, I love this recipe & the way you take us step by step with ingredients & methods makes it so easy to follow😊You are the best chef on you tube xx
Awe you are too Kind :) I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! :)
This is such a neat idea. Such a time saver for the busy thanksgiving feast (especially because we always invite family and friends, so any time saver is welcome) and they look incredibly delicious.
Oh yes! And the fact that they are best made a day ahead or even 2 days ahead is the real selling point for me too! Ha! :) Hope you enjoy!!
Even better! Thank you so much :)
I have made these a number of times. They are awesome, but very, very sweet. I reduced the amount of sugar and brown sugar slightly, and they were perfect. As I mentioned below, do not omit the orange zest in the base! Also, when removing the dough for the base, be sure to put it on a lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times before patting into the pan. One time, the dough was too sticky, and it was difficult to put it in the pan because I didn’t first dust it with flour. It then baked too doughy. It needs to be firm enough to pat into the pan.
Oh Beth, you have done it now. What a great dessert for the fall. Yum!
Oh it's a yummy one! Hope you enjoy! :)
These look wonderful Beth-thank you!
Omg! These look amazing. 😍
Made this tonight and was very impressed! A must try
Just another great recipe 👍👏👏👏
Thanks Dogukan! Hope you enjoy them!
@@EntertainingWithBeth I totally do!
I ALWAYS like before watching because I know your video will be outstanding ❤️
Awe you're too kind! Ha! So glad you enjoy!! :)
that makes the two of us
And I love your food too, Dimitra! I have made many of your Greek dishes :)
ME TOO!!! I LOVE Beth!
These look very sophisticated!😍
But so easy to make! That's the BEST part!
Looks super yummy.
Great recipe and presentation!
most healthiest recipe of pecan dessert on you tube 👏🏻♥️🌹 love u beth
I made this snd mailed to all my family and its a hit Thsnk you Beth never fail with your recipes
I'm so glad! I hope you were able to sneak one for yourself! These are my absolute favorites ha! So yummy! I hope your family loves them too!
@@EntertainingWithBeth we cant stop eating it oh my thank you so much we dont mind our sugar this time
I just made these in preparation for Thanksgiving 2020 🦃 and of course had to sneak a little taste... 😉 Delicious 10/10! 🤤 I didn't have a 10x10 pan and instead used a 9x13 pan. The crust is the right thickness but greedily I felt it could use a bit more topping (also given my slightly bigger pan). Next time I will 1.5 the topping recipe. Also, for anyone reading I omitted the orange zest as I don't like the texture of zest (orange or lemon) and the crust turned out great. They are decadently sweet so I cut them into bite size bars for just a little hit of sugar... Super easy to make. 🤗 Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! They are seriously one of my favorites for Thanksgiving and so addictive too LOL! :)
" 🤤🤤🤤👍 It is so tasty and yummy.. literally very nice work.. " 👏👏👏
Looks fabulous
Oh these are so good! Definitely worth a try! :)
You need more subscribers, you’re amazing ❤️
Can't wait to make these they look amazing 😋
All the way from 🇬🇧
Oh they are! SO good! Hope you enjoy! :)
These look perfection 🤗
This looks amazing! I totally want to make it for Christmas! Thank you for sharing Beth!
Oh yes! These would be great for Christmas too! A crowning glory on any cookie platter :) Ha! Or great for gifting too!
Looks so yummy 😋
I can't wait to give this one a try!
Mmm pecan bars are one of my favorites. I think your right Beth this would make a lovely addition for Thanksgiving. We can eat these between our 3 giant main courses to ensure were stuffed all day long without any chance of a break 😂 Thanks for your fall recipes!
LOL! Exactly! Sounds just like our house! Ha! Hope you enjoy!
Made this for Thanksgiving and was a big hit! Absolutely woonderful...thank you!
Yay!! So glad they were a hit! These are my favorites! Ha!
Hi Beth, thank you for sharing all of your great tips in making these Pecan Bars! Thank you for sharing this great presentation, and have a good one!
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
I was looking for an easy, delicious dessert recipe and voila! Beth got me covered!
looks tasty right?
They look amazing. I’m definitely making them this holiday season.
Dear Beth, this must be as delicious as it looks like!!! Great recipe as always.
Ha! Oh they are! I have a big batch sitting in my fridge from the shoot and I have to now put them in the freezer to keep me from eating them all day long they are so addictive! Lol! Yikes! :)
Entertaining With Beth haha, this would be my case, too.
They look Delish!! Oh well forget about diet..this is the beginning of the holidays...thank you Beth for this fantastic recipe💜
LOL! I know right? I promise to give you some healthy recipes in January! But for now, let's celebrate! Ha!
OMG Beth!!! This looks dangerously good!!! How am I supposed to not eat the whole pie in one sitting all by myself???
LOL! Oh I know!? I realize your Thanksgiving was last month, but these are really good for Christmas too! Hope you enjoy!!
@@EntertainingWithBeth Canadians had Thanksgiving, yes. We celebrated Día de Muertos yesterday and Christmas is the next in Mexico. Will totally make those for my husband's family in Mexico. They will LOOOOOVE them.
Love that this recipe doesn’t use corn syrup! I love pecan pie but always feel guilty eating it... this one, I’ll feel a little less guilty eating ;)
I’ve never seen a pan like that. How great is that!!
I know right?! It's the best! And I use for this blondie recipe ua-cam.com/video/S_LVguyg73k/v-deo.html and this crumb cake recipe ua-cam.com/video/gXH42YWb7qM/v-deo.html too! So it was totally worth the investment ha! :)
Entertaining With Beth You NEVER disappoint!!
Ha! So glad you enjoy! :)
These look easy and delicious! I love the idea of the orange zest in the crust, I think that'd really help balance out how sweet pecan pie/bars can be. Also I love all things citrus so it's a win win haha
Ha! Oh it does! It's the perfect little fresh finish to balance out the sweet pecans! Hope you enjoy!
The bars are awesome. I love the idea of using honey. Although I just ordered some organic light corn syrup for my holiday cooking. Those bars I am going to definitely try. Thanks Beth! 😋❤️
Hope you enjoy!! You could use the corn syrup on this recipe :) ua-cam.com/video/6BnYPD44YCw/v-deo.html
An old German baker in our town used to make these many years ago, but the pecans were mixed with maraschino cherries. Omg, they were fabulous! If you are feeling health conscious, amazon sells cherries from Tillen Farms without any nasty ingredients.
Wow Beth I thought these were
hard to make so I never tried them thanks for the recipe! I will definitely be giving these a try and I'm glad you don't use corn syrup🤗
Oh yeah, no need for the corn syrup! :)
Thanks for such a fabulous recipe!..For Christmas 《♥》 ...regards from ECUADOR
Uuuhhh looks so tempting
I made these for thanksgiving and they were a hit, thank you so much !
Aren't they SO good! They are my serious weakness! I made them too and can't stop eating them! Ha!
Beth, this is simply delicious!! 😋🤩😍
Oh it's a yummy one for sure! Ha! Hope you enjoy!
Making this right now. Wish me luck!!🙏😂
I just made these and they are awesome! I think I will try them next with corn syrup for the traditional pecan pie flavor and a drizzle them with chocolate to pop the orange in the crust. ❤️
Oh yes the addition of a chocolate drizzle would be fantastic! :)
Lovely bars it Looks delicious
Thank you for sharing 💞
looks so good!😄👍💜
New to your channel after watching you on Home and Family a couple weeks ago. Love what you have created and can't wait to try the pecan bars. Thank you your channel is outstanding. Marie from MI
Awe thanks Marie! So glad you came on over! :) It was really fun to be on the show. Certainly a different experience than being here in my comfy little corner of the internet ha! I'm so glad you enjoy the channel and a BIG welcome to my community! Yes those pecan bars are TO DIE FOR! Lol! I'm just powerless against them! Ha! Enjoy! :)
Have to try it, looks so good!
Adding this to my Thanksgiving menu this year!!!
Hope you enjoy!! :)
Wow it looks amazing Beth! Thank you I will give this a try 🙏🏻
Hope you enjoy Nancy!! :)
Yummy that looks so good and easy to make, definitely trying your recipe 💗 thanx
I will be making these for my boys teachers!!!
Oh what a great idea! Love it! :)
This is perfect! Being the good Southern girl that I am, pecans are a food group as far as I'm concerned, but I'm the only one in the group I will have for Thanksgiving that likes pecan pie and I DO NOT want an entire pie around the house. I will make this, satisfy my craving and give the rest away!!
Ha! Great idea! They also freeze beautifully too! :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth Oooh yes! What a great thing to have in the freezer for impromtu get-togethers.
YES! Exactly! :)
Love it
My Go-To recipe for pecan squares. The zest in the crust is the little som-something!
These sound so yummy! Orange and Honey are currently my most favorite things
Definitely got to try
Okay just made this, and it was outstanding! Do not omit the orange zest as it is awesome!
Ha! Isn't that the best part!? The orange makes it so good! :)
L S my boyfriend loves pecan pie and I love that this recipe has honey instead of corn syrup. Is there a huge difference in taste and consistency compared to regular pecan pie filling?
Lovely recipe! I never tied putting the zest in the crust.looks deeelish!
Oh yes it adds such a nice freshness to this dessert, levels out the sweetness too! :)
Pecan pie isn't really a big thing in the UK but I love it and this recipe is so easy and looks delicious so I definitely need to make it this Christmas!
Oh yes it would be GREAT for Christmas. You could even cut them again into tiny squares and place on a cookie platter :) So yummy and yes so easy too! Happy Holidays!!
This looks absolutely beautiful. Wish you were my mom or best friend! Lol
LOL! Awe :) You are too kind 😘😍
I love love pecan bars
Beth YOUR AWESOME! Thanksgiving desert for 2018! Thanks😇
Ha! I'm making these too! And the apple pie :) Hope you enjoy!! :)
Thank you so much for a recipe with no corn syrup!
You bet! :) Hope you enjoy!
There's a Chinese American deli here in San Francisco that makes these fresh on a regular basis, probably depending how fast they sell. They are delicious. Tastes just like pecan pie.
Do we have to use honey? The honey i have doesnt taste good and im afraid it would ruin the taste, i dont have corn syrum either. Are those necessary or can i just use butter sugar heavy cream and vanilla only?
Hi Beth, can we use the topping of this in a regular pie crust for a pecan pie? I love that this has honey instead of corn syrup.
Oh sure you could do that too! Hope you enjoy!
When we bake it for the second time, should we open the upper flame?
No I would would just use all around heat, otherwise the sugar and nuts could burn :)
Thank you so much! 👍🏻
Can you convert this to a 8x8 square pan?
Those look divine! Do you think the recipe would work with hazelnuts? I have a friend who loves hazelnuts, but not with chocolate or nutella.
Oh sure! These actually would be great with just about any nut. If you use hazelnuts though, roast and steam them first to remove the papery shell. This video will show you how :) Hope you enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/ORe2PxooXEg/v-deo.html
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I love pecans! And even though there won’t be a menu this year, it still looks like a great recipe. Is there any chance you’ll share some hearty recipes that could be used as holiday side dishes though?
If I am not a fan of orange zest, is it okay to add a smaller amount, or will it ruin the flavor profile? Also is the orange zest flavor really strong? because if its not I'll just keep it. Thanks!
So i made it with the recommended amount of orange zest, and the crust tastes fine, but for some reason I was short on caramel topping :(. also, your caramel looks a little darker than mine, is that normal, or is my caramel not dark enough?
Beth, I LOVE pecan bars, but was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. I’m trying to navigate the holidays with special dietary needs. Do you think this recipe could work if I substituted a dairy free “butter” like Smart Balance for the real butter? Thanks!
You knowKaitlin, I wish I had more experience baking with things like that. I would say if you've had success baking cookies with it, then it should be OK. But if you do try it, let me know because now I'm curious?! :)
These look delicious. Can I leave out the egg in crust?
Oh sure you could leave it out. The crust will just be a bit crumbly, but still good!
Who gets to eat your great video recipes after you finish a show?
Ha! Great question! I'm lucky that my crew is comprised of 5 hungry guys that always package it all up and take it home! I even have special take out containers I buy to make it easy for them :)
New to your channel... OMG These Pecan Bars look amazing.. I had to share.. :")
Thank you for this video, I will do these bars for new year :) which honey do you recommend? There are many varieties! I like clover honey btw.
Sure you could use the clover honey! hope you enjoy!!
These look so good! I have a couple of questions. Do you think some salt could be added to the pecan - caramel mixture to cut the sweetness a touch? And can this recipe be halved? If yes, what size baking pan would you suggest? Thank you!
Oh sure you could add salt. I would actually sprinkle some Maldon Sea salt on top of the pecan bars just before baking. Then it would set in and you've have a fantastic salted caramel effect! That would be so good. You could cut the dough in half for a thinner crust, but I would keep the 10 x 10 pan since I'm not sure what size would be smaller? After baking. Slice them, and freeze half the batch. Just thaw them out in the refrigerator the day before you want to serve them :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth Thank you, that was helpful!
The recipe is a great idea for when you want pie but don’t wanna fiddle with pie crust!!!!
I know right?! Ha! That's why I thought too! :)
Great job Beth - I will make this yummy recipe very soon thank you so much for not using Karo syrup or the like. It's a turn-off for me to use too much sugar in any recipe.
Me too! I know what you mean :) I hope you enjoy these! They are super yummy and make great food gifts around the holidays too! :)
Hi Beth. I only have a 8x8 square pan, should I half the recipe?
I would half the dough for the crust but then leave the pecan mixture the same. Hope you enjoy! :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth I will do so. Thank you so much for the quick reply. Happy Holidays!
Same to you!!
I made these long time ago
I’m in on thisvrecipe! Question: can I use corn syrup? I have several family members who don’t like the taste of honey. Love the crust idea (zest).
Oh sure you could swap for corn syrup, but really you don't taste the honey. It's just for the chewiness :) Hope you enjoy!!
I was thinking of trying this with a pampered chef brownie pan? Could I spray the pan and not use parchment paper?
Sure you could try that. Spray it well, and then to release easily, release with a knife around the edges before cutting into squares. Hope you enjoy!!
I lovee......ur recipes n always try them..can u plz adopt me??😊
Ha! So glad you enjoy them! 😍😘
Is there, ANYWHERE, a
MIRACLE LOW CARB RECIPE for this ?
better to use roasted / raw pecans?
I would use raw, since they'll roast in the oven, and the double roasting wouldn't taste as great :) Hope you enjoy these are my favorites!
Thank you Beth! Although it looks beautiful and you posted a couple of days late, I was wondering if it can go as a Halloween Treat ha ha :D
I know I mentioned last week about the steak and you said you'll work on it (Cannot be thankful enough :) ). I have another request please. So you have inspired me all the way that homemade is always better than the stuff in the jar. Totally agree (High Five). So can you please help me with two sauces: Homemade marinara sauce for my pasta and homemade chocolate sauce for my vanilla ice cream that I can store in a jar :)
Thank you so much Beth! :)
Oh sure! OK for the marina sauce. This simple tomato sauce is great. ua-cam.com/video/KTadTKRctMw/v-deo.html For something heartier this sauce is great too. ua-cam.com/video/mD3-3KuX7k0/v-deo.html For chocolate sauce this one is great! ua-cam.com/video/NMZ-H6wWI6c/v-deo.html Place in jar, and keep in fridge. Hope you enjoy!!
Thank you so much! :) @@EntertainingWithBeth
Can the orange zest be omitted? Can anything else be used in place of the zest?
MYTYREIGN TV it can be left out. Most shortbread crusts doesn’t call for it. I think it’s just her special touch for extra flavor.
Maybe you could try cinnamon or a pumpkin pie spice blend for holiday flavor
Oh sure you could definitely leave it out. Someone above suggested adding some chocolate chips to the dough. How fab would that be?! Ha!
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Do you recommend a particular brand for the pan ?
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I’m assuming you can use the same amount of corn syrup still though right? Because I’m allergic to honey.
Oh yes no prob the same amount of corn syrup yes :)
Plz how we can make it keto virgin thx alot i wish u have low carb videos i love ur channel
Can heavy cream substitute wih fullcream milk ?
I would stay with the heavy cream. I'd be afraid the milk would be to runny and not allow the bars to set up properly. Then they would be hard to slice :(
Entertaining With Beth thank you beth for the reply...
Entertaining With Beth or can it substitute with whippied cream?