Description
Pecan pie bark brings Southern charm to classic dessert lovers, delivering irresistible caramel-glazed pecans atop crisp buttery layers. Sweet meets crunchy in this simple treat that beckons you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 2 cups pecan halves (roughly chopped)
Base and Caramel Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (equivalent to 2 sticks or 226 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 13 graham crackers
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil, then lightly greasing the surface with butter to ensure easy removal later.
- Create a uniform base by arranging graham crackers across the entire baking sheet, carefully breaking or trimming pieces to create a seamless, edge-to-edge layer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter (or 227 grams), dark brown sugar (or 220 grams), finely chopped pecans (or 100 grams), and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring continuously until it reaches a rolling boil. Maintain the boil for exactly 2 minutes, constantly stirring to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
- Remove the caramel from heat and quickly incorporate pure vanilla extract (or 5 milliliters), mixing thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture over the graham cracker base, using a silicone spatula to spread it uniformly, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and small bubbles indicating proper caramelization.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow the bark to cool completely at room temperature, which will help the caramel set and become crisp.
- Once fully cooled and hardened, break the bark into irregular, bite-sized pieces for serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Discover a sweet twist on classic pecan pie that transforms traditional flavors into an irresistible bark treat.
- Crispy graham crackers serve as the perfect base, creating a delightful foundation for rich caramel and crunchy pecans.
- Melting butter and brown sugar together produces a luxurious caramel sauce that coats every inch of the crackers with deep, complex sweetness.
- Quick baking process ensures a golden, bubbling surface that guarantees maximum flavor development and satisfying crunch.
- Cooling allows the caramel to set perfectly, turning this simple dessert into a shareable, break-apart confection that’ll impress everyone.
- Homemade bark beats store-bought treats, delivering a personal touch and fresh-from-the-oven deliciousness in every single bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg