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Gluten-Free Pecan Bars

Gluten-Free Pecan Bars That Everyone Will Love

Delicious gluten-free pecan bars featuring a buttery shortbread base and a jammy filling that everyone will enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Consider GF Jules for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Cane sugar is a suitable alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt No substitutes needed.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (or Dairy-Free Butter) Use room temperature for easier blending.
For the Pecan Filling
  • 3 large Eggs Flax meal can substitute for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey can work too.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes for full flavor.
  • 2 cups Pecan Halves and Pieces Walnuts can be substituted.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  3. Incorporate softened butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumbly dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  5. While the crust bakes, beat eggs until fluffy in another mixing bowl.
  6. Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until combined.
  7. Once the crust is done, pour the pecan filling evenly over the hot crust.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and lower the temperature to 325°F (160°C) for an additional 40-45 minutes.
  9. Remove the bars from the oven once the filling is set and cool completely in the pan at room temperature.
  10. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely for clean cuts and better texture. Customize by using different nuts if desired.

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