Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Caramel Pecan Bars

Category: Candies

Ingredients and Directions

-----------CRUST-----------

1 c Butter

1/2 c Brown sugar; lightly packed

3 c Flour, all purpose

1 lg Egg

----------FILLING----------

3 c Pecan halves

3/4 c Butter

1/2 c Honey, liquid

3/4 c Brown sugar;lightly packed

1/4 c Whipping cream

CRUST: Combine all ingredients in food processor or with electric mixer until blended. Press evenly in 15"X10"X3/4" (2L) jelly roll pan. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. FILLING: Spread pecans evenly over crust. In large,

heavy saucepan, melt butter and honey. Add brown sugar. Boil 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until a rich brown caramel colour. Remove from heat. Stir in cream. Mix well and pour over pecans. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool, then cut into bars. HELPFUL HINT: Take time to place pecan right side up. Freezes well. MAKES: about 50 BARS