Ingredients:
- 12-14 graham crackers (enough to cover baking sheet)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, breaking them if necessary to fit.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and salt. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Add the chopped pecans to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir continuously for 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Immediately pour the mixture over the arranged graham crackers on the baking sheet. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and bubbling.
- Once baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pecan bark cool completely. As it cools, it will harden into a crunchy bark.
- Once cooled and hardened, break the pecan bark into smaller pieces or cut it into squares.
- Store the pecan bark in an airtight container at room temperature. It will remain fresh for up to a week, although it’s so delicious it may not last that long!
Now, you can bring joy to your kitchen and share the love of Pecan Pie Bark with your loved ones. Whether enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, a holiday indulgence, or a thoughtful gift, this recipe captures the warmth, nostalgia, and irresistible flavors of pecan pie. So go ahead, whisk your loved ones away on a culinary adventure filled with the sweet aromas of caramel and pecans – they won’t be able to resist indulging in this tempting delight.