How to Make Ultranutty Pecan Bars

Elle shows Julia how to make the ultimate Pecan Bars.
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  • @gageleighton7878
    @gageleighton7878 Жыл бұрын

    Toast 4 C pecans until fragrant 350F 10 mins. Crust: 1.75 C flour, 6 T sugar, 8 T butter melted, 0.5 t salt. 9x13” metal pan generously buttered Syrup: 0.5 C corn syrup, 0.75 C brown sugar, 7 T melted butter, 1t vanilla, 0.5 t salt. Bake 350F for 25 minutes. I’d probably make a little more of the crust. I think they are packing their flour.

  • @TheStaffOfLife

    @TheStaffOfLife

    Жыл бұрын

    She said (at the end) to toast 4 C. of pecans

  • @gageleighton7878

    @gageleighton7878

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheStaffOfLife Thanks!

  • @pixiekleczynski8500

    @pixiekleczynski8500

    Жыл бұрын

    Toast 4 cups pecans until fragrant 350F, 7 to 10 mins. Crust: 1 3/4 cup flour 6 tablespoons sugar, 8 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted. 1/2 teaspoon salt 9x13” metal pan generously buttered, or foil covered or parchment paper. Press crust evenly onto bottom of pan. Topping Syrup: 1/2 cup corn syrup, white or dark 3/4 cup brown sugar 7 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted, melted. 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups toasted pecans, (can course chop 1/2 of them) Mix all Topping Syrup together, except pecans, mixing really well. Now add pecans, poor over un-baked crust. Bake 350F for 25 minutes. Bake on bottom rack of oven so bottom of crust can turn golden brown. Sprinkle Flakey salt, on top of baked pecan bars. Optional! Cool for 11/2 hours then cut in squares. May want to cut edges off first, score cut marks, then cut all the way through.

  • @paulgdlmx

    @paulgdlmx

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, the video is a pain in the butt to get the recipe

  • @Shirley-wz5ds

    @Shirley-wz5ds

    7 ай бұрын

    I love pecan pie can't wait to try this. Sa from mich

  • @rachelhoward2480
    @rachelhoward24805 жыл бұрын

    I love Elle! Her blue hair looks great!

  • @Kricket2020
    @Kricket20204 жыл бұрын

    I made these for Thanksgiving. Literally they stole the show. They are AMAZING!! They are the only thing there are no left overs for. You won’t be sorry, you have to make these.

  • @musicdirector8661
    @musicdirector86612 жыл бұрын

    I have never been a fan of pecan pies or pecan bars. I made these for a friend who requested a pecan pie for her birthday. I was a little nervous about making a pie but a day before her birthday this video came up on my KZread feed and I thought I would give it a try. The bars were amazing and my friend was thrilled! Bravo ATK!

  • @scofah

    @scofah

    Жыл бұрын

    What a great story. I'm glad it worked out. ⭐👏🏾👏🏿⭐

  • @cheriwhitley8385

    @cheriwhitley8385

    Жыл бұрын

    How much of the nuts do u use?

  • @melblacke5726

    @melblacke5726

    Жыл бұрын

    My daughter LOVES pecan pie and wants one for Thanksgiving. I adore pecans but cannot stand pecan pie as it is too too sweet and rich. This will be a nice compromise, I think.....plus the recipe is simpler than most and I have alot of faith in the recipes you guys put out. Every one that I have tried comes out awesome.

  • @miapdx503
    @miapdx5035 жыл бұрын

    "Turn any pie into a bar cookie." I love you.

  • @Carol-mh9ok
    @Carol-mh9ok5 жыл бұрын

    I ve made these several times and they are the BEST!

  • @Rareprogeny
    @Rareprogeny2 жыл бұрын

    This was the first time I ever made a nut bar and these were superb. I enjoy watching your videos and this one grabbed my attention as a possibility for my holiday cookie tray. Elle's demo made it look easy and it was! I was amazed at the delicious texture of the pecans and toffee. Very edible. Perfect balance of crust and butter on the bottom. Sensational with the flaked salt on top.

  • @lizoconnor2752
    @lizoconnor27525 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! Would make a nice gift for friends family or coworkers. You ladies and gentlemen at ATK are so talented. Thanks for all your creative and delicious work throughout the many years!

  • @rebeccaparkinson8689
    @rebeccaparkinson8689 Жыл бұрын

    These were amazing. Our first batch, the nuts got a little too toasty, and my pan was glass, and a little bigger than hers. So the bottom was sticky, not crumbly and firm like hers. Second batch was better. Smaller pan, lightly toasted nuts. My oven is electric and almost impossible to bake in. The heat is uneven. The nuts were $20, but overall less expensive than a pecan pie and tasted better! We're a fan. Thank you!

  • @angelitacruz9898
    @angelitacruz98982 жыл бұрын

    I baked this yesterday and tried it today. I just used half of the recipe but without changing the baking time. It was delicious! I Sweetness is just right. The crust is not soggy at all. Just like the video. Thank you for sharing this. Well done.

  • @toddhill6421
    @toddhill64212 жыл бұрын

    I do love me some Ell and I’ve always said that, but she hit this one out of the park like 3 times. So easy and so delicious. The hit of the meal. Beyond good. This lady never fails to amaze.

  • @anonymouspost9144
    @anonymouspost9144 Жыл бұрын

    Im a person who loves minimalist and simple things including recipes that are easy. Sometimes more ingredients isn't better. Thanks!

  • @semco72057
    @semco720575 жыл бұрын

    Those pecan bars are looking so delicious and I wish that I was a baker and was making them. Thanks for sharing that recipe with all of us.

  • @francesmartinez8007
    @francesmartinez80075 жыл бұрын

    This recipe makes perfect bars! It is now a family favorite! Thanks for making good home cooked food!

  • @seevang5
    @seevang54 жыл бұрын

    Made some tonight! They are amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

  • @marynimocks6791
    @marynimocks6791 Жыл бұрын

    I finally made these. They were DIVINE!!!❤️

  • @KevinHullinger
    @KevinHullinger2 жыл бұрын

    Made these today and totally blown away!!! Highly recommend ❤️

  • @Cherizar555
    @Cherizar555 Жыл бұрын

    I watched another video for pecan bars before I watched this one. I loved the simplicity of this one. Thanks for the tips!

  • @cwatson1975
    @cwatson1975 Жыл бұрын

    I have made these many times. They are spectacular tasting and easy to make. Always part of my holiday menu.

  • @dwmsmay6517
    @dwmsmay65173 жыл бұрын

    I love to see Elle's cooking segments & I 🥰 pecan bars

  • @beewise3193
    @beewise31933 жыл бұрын

    I love recipes that are this simple! Thank you!

  • @reesemeno4532
    @reesemeno45323 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a substitute. We wanted a pie but the bar makes sense and provides variation. I like that it is easy and not so much prep or dishes. I am going to try this out this Christmas

  • @dianeschuller
    @dianeschuller2 жыл бұрын

    Ladies, I made these today and they are amazing in so many ways! Easy and quick for sure. The toasted nuts make all the difference. I will never ever make the other ones again -- this has just become my go-to. Delicious!

  • @ldeskins1

    @ldeskins1

    2 жыл бұрын

    How many cups of nuts did you use? 4?

  • @dianeschuller

    @dianeschuller

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ldeskins1 I used 3 1/2 cups of nuts but I chopped my a bit rather than whole

  • @peggyharris7849
    @peggyharris7849 Жыл бұрын

    I've been making these a couple of years now. Incredibly delicious and so easy to make!

  • @4America2024
    @4America202411 ай бұрын

    I love this channel. Im glad for the ability to see all the instructions on the recipes which were not previously available unless you had a subscription.

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym58735 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos and Pecan Bar recipe. Thanks for your talent and information

  • @lesliesaraiva7270
    @lesliesaraiva72705 жыл бұрын

    Elle is the best. I'd love to see her with more air time.

  • @CEESPELL

    @CEESPELL

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same HERE!

  • @maihan4624
    @maihan462410 ай бұрын

    Amazingly delicious! Everyone that has tried this loves it. It’s a must make!!

  • @sweetpeasbackyardgarden1236
    @sweetpeasbackyardgarden123610 ай бұрын

    I finally got up the courage to make these pecan bars. I made two batches. Both were scrumptious!!! I made a couple of tweaks to the recipe. I par baked the crust for the second batch. I preferred the par baked crust. My family and friends loved both. Winner!!

  • @tracykearney774
    @tracykearney7743 жыл бұрын

    I love pecan pie and will definitely be trying their recipe. I have all of the ingredients in my pantry.

  • @AliseL22
    @AliseL222 ай бұрын

    These really are excellent and beyond easy - have made them twice now.

  • @backwoodscountryboy1600
    @backwoodscountryboy1600 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far seems like to me the simplest recipe that I have found so far to make and this is the recipe I'm going to use thank you for sharing

  • @mariadelaluzzilinskas4165
    @mariadelaluzzilinskas41655 жыл бұрын

    Love this recipe

  • @stephaniehatfield5831
    @stephaniehatfield58312 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to making these. Thank you!🥰🐾

  • @phyllistinepritchard798
    @phyllistinepritchard7983 жыл бұрын

    Looks delicious! I'll try them.

  • @corinamiller2182
    @corinamiller21822 жыл бұрын

    OMG looks so good can't wait to make these! Merry Christmas

  • @ritawodyka5257
    @ritawodyka52572 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I will try it

  • @gibberishname
    @gibberishname5 жыл бұрын

    I like Elle's hair.

  • @erlindacoligado8700
    @erlindacoligado8700 Жыл бұрын

    This is the pecan bars recipe I've been searching for a long time...Yummy and easy to make..

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing ladies.

  • @katnic8030
    @katnic80302 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe. So simple!!!

  • @marieshanahan5276
    @marieshanahan52765 жыл бұрын

    Great, great ladies.😊

  • @rodericwalter2862
    @rodericwalter28623 жыл бұрын

    I would enjoy those - and they look easy to make (one bowl)!

  • @lyncressler2608
    @lyncressler2608 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my those look so delicious !!! I might have to make those!!! Thank you ♥️

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham2 жыл бұрын

    Made this great recipe today! Enjoyed it very much. Thank You! (My own preference, I think I’ll double the crust recipe as mine did not cover the bottom of my 9 x 13” pan; and I’ll make just a little bit more of the filling part to even out the 4 cups of pecans.) Cheers and Merry Christmas 🎄!

  • @marymccombs8289

    @marymccombs8289

    2 жыл бұрын

    This bar tasted good, but there was not enough filling for the amount of pecans for my taste. More of a pecan bar than pecan pie bar.

  • @glendapalmer1400
    @glendapalmer1400 Жыл бұрын

    Looks wonderful

  • @gordonvolkert2304
    @gordonvolkert2304 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic ladies! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @ananouri3583
    @ananouri35835 жыл бұрын

    I love that they call these "Ultranutty Pecan Bars" because my oldest daughter's nickname is Ultranutty.

  • @Dawgzihk

    @Dawgzihk

    5 жыл бұрын

    xD

  • @johnnyboatright8750
    @johnnyboatright8750 Жыл бұрын

    I made these yesterday OMG these are awesome!!

  • @toniearnest1861
    @toniearnest18612 жыл бұрын

    They are delicious !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone that likes pecans should try these you will be making these all the time when you need a quick snack !!!

  • @kkakacek
    @kkakacek5 жыл бұрын

    You’re not only great cooks, you’re adorable.

  • @zaria5785
    @zaria5785 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. Will be making this thanksgiving.

  • @OB17358
    @OB173582 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. I added the grated zest of an orange to the pecan mixture. Yum.

  • @kentodenwelder5219
    @kentodenwelder52194 жыл бұрын

    Made a half batch tonight, only had 2 cups of pecans on hand. They were great, like pecan brittle with a cookie. Forgot the sling, and they still slid right out of the pan. What could be better than sugar, butter, and nuts. Thank you. (Wish I still lived in the Boston area, I would love to come and wash your dishes!)

  • @ozaernajim4315

    @ozaernajim4315

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you follow the recipe from the show or print it out from the site? Any tips? I wanna tackle this.

  • @kentodenwelder5219

    @kentodenwelder5219

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ozaer Najim nothing to it, just follow the recipe step by step.

  • @badpuppy09
    @badpuppy09 Жыл бұрын

    made them 3 times already, my new favorite !!!

  • @vickyhubbard4570
    @vickyhubbard4570 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching and rewatching ATK, Cooks Country, and Julia at Home, and all the Chef's for all the wonderful recipes, and helpful advice for cookware, and better flavored food you provide. Thank you! Checked out Careers available and would so enjoy doing recipe research if I lived closer. Too bad can't be a researcher remotely.

  • @judywaters853
    @judywaters8532 жыл бұрын

    These pecan bars look delicious, I,m going to make them👍

  • @mindygeist7157
    @mindygeist7157 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @mommabear8260
    @mommabear82603 жыл бұрын

    Making these today👏🏾

  • @karlaruthford5149
    @karlaruthford51495 жыл бұрын

    Man, she's the best desert maker. Drooling.

  • @MadisonFalco
    @MadisonFalco5 жыл бұрын

    Wow how yummy!😍

  • @scofah
    @scofah Жыл бұрын

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️thank you! I love your channel.

  • @labresults3650
    @labresults36502 жыл бұрын

    Wowie! TY!

  • @elainehess6404
    @elainehess64042 жыл бұрын

    Yikes finally super easy pecan bar recuperating. Thank a bunch

  • @perrywalton2464
    @perrywalton24645 жыл бұрын

    Oh my...I'm in a nutty daze. Must try this recipe!

  • @thevirtualtraveler
    @thevirtualtraveler3 жыл бұрын

    I made this. Delish!!!!! Only modification I made was to sub out some of the Karo syrup for [real] maple syrup just to bring a little extra flavor to the party.

  • @pamelapelech3249
    @pamelapelech32492 жыл бұрын

    What a great recipe

  • @elizabethshaw734
    @elizabethshaw7342 жыл бұрын

    I always pre-toast my nuts when I bake. There is such a difference in flavor. When I make my pecan bars I make them on a large sheet pan and I use sugar cookie dough as the crust very thinly spread.

  • @TheStaffOfLife

    @TheStaffOfLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Elizabeth. I had leftover sugar cookie dough from last night, just enough for half the recipe. They're baking now...I hope they'll be good enough. I only had a cup of pecans and of course half the recipe would use two cups but I normally would cut that back to about 1 and 1/2 so it was a little shy and I did not toast my pecans either because I wanted to do it fast. I was needing the oven for dinner. But it seemed like enough; and I coarsely broke my pecans like another recipe said. What I like about this recipe is it doesn't use eggs or sweetened condensed milk. I cut back the fat in the filling bc the cookie dough had so much. And cut it back a wee bit in the filling, too. Who needs it?!! Ha! Thx again! 💜

  • @TheStaffOfLife

    @TheStaffOfLife

    Жыл бұрын

    I need to find a better sugar cookie recipe. I rarely make them, tho'. Too much butter, ick. It made the bottom greasy. I'll try the regular recipe nxt time & save the cookie dough for cookies, Thank you very much lol

  • @heatherfoster9450
    @heatherfoster9450 Жыл бұрын

    Oooo I’m making these ty

  • @bagladysendtheferalspinner3761
    @bagladysendtheferalspinner37618 ай бұрын

    amazing!

  • @stephaniecrew5085
    @stephaniecrew50852 жыл бұрын

    I just had m first taste, delicious thank you

  • @BakingwithJayplusDan
    @BakingwithJayplusDan3 жыл бұрын

    👏 wowza! I can smell them from NYC!! 👏 looks soo deeeeelish!

  • @debracosley9998
    @debracosley999811 ай бұрын

    I made these about a month ago, and OH MY so, so good!!!! Making more tonight. However, I used Traders Joe ready made crust.

  • @joannbryant3685
    @joannbryant3685 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to try

  • @stephapie1612
    @stephapie16125 жыл бұрын

    YUMMMMMM 😍

  • @bjohme2237
    @bjohme22372 жыл бұрын

    These are amazing! I'm going to make them for Thanksgiving instead of pecan pie.

  • @Shaunta1979
    @Shaunta1979 Жыл бұрын

    There were delicious ❤!

  • @thevirtualtraveler
    @thevirtualtraveler3 жыл бұрын

    I like Elle! Y'all should use her more often!

  • @sophrocket7813
    @sophrocket78135 жыл бұрын

    More goo!!

  • @stephaniecrew5085
    @stephaniecrew50852 жыл бұрын

    My 3rd time making this wonderful magic

  • @Diamond88keyz
    @Diamond88keyz2 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Love your show n videos!

  • @MrSamsam401
    @MrSamsam4012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David

  • @emilymitchell3868
    @emilymitchell3868 Жыл бұрын

    Okay, I never make comments from recipes I found online. But damn, these are incredible. I got rave reviews at Thanksgiving. This is a great recipe that I will be making for holiday events for years to come!

  • @jean-francoisdaignault9612
    @jean-francoisdaignault9612 Жыл бұрын

    I made this recipe (using walnuts… cheaper!) and it was incredible. Highly recommend.

  • @TheStaffOfLife

    @TheStaffOfLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thx for sayin' about using walnuts! I'll try it 💜

  • @Diamond88keyz
    @Diamond88keyz2 жыл бұрын

    Loved Elle Lady Bleu!

  • @ozaernajim4315
    @ozaernajim43154 жыл бұрын

    add those edges to ice cream..whatta great idea

  • @abigailgerlach5443
    @abigailgerlach54433 жыл бұрын

    Yum!

  • @pattijesinoski1958
    @pattijesinoski19583 жыл бұрын

    Can you use sling parchment paper instead? I don't cook aluminum into my food.

  • @franklinfranku3853
    @franklinfranku3853 Жыл бұрын

    Yummy

  • @ushaparthasarathy9062
    @ushaparthasarathy9062 Жыл бұрын

    Love you Ladies.❤❤

  • @_mokosh_
    @_mokosh_5 жыл бұрын

    I need to stand away from yt when my food is in the oven. my guts are having a party!

  • @AicxMedina
    @AicxMedina5 жыл бұрын

    Can I use coco sugar instead of the regular brown sugar? Thanks.

  • @TheEnabledSecondary

    @TheEnabledSecondary

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would say likely, but coco sugar is less sweet than brown sugar so you would have to account for that

  • @Heidi914
    @Heidi914 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if these will hold up if I used about a cup or so less nuts? Although I am a nut fan, I think I want to see a little more goo ratio to the nuts.

  • @KonaGal
    @KonaGal Жыл бұрын

    I'd like to bake this pecan bar recipe for upcoming Thanksgiving, question, how many days ahead can I make these bars ?

  • @patriciaboatman8423

    @patriciaboatman8423

    Жыл бұрын

    Looking for the answer to this also🤔

  • @celestesharp6120
    @celestesharp61203 жыл бұрын

    I love your show. Curious, is Chris still on it.

  • @daviddenison2097
    @daviddenison20978 ай бұрын

    They are very good. For me I wonder what I missed because I thought they would be sweeter

  • @cammieives2859
    @cammieives28599 ай бұрын

    I don't own a metal 9 x 13 pan. I have ceramic and I have glass. Can I use either of those?

  • @VictoryDanDukor
    @VictoryDanDukor2 жыл бұрын

    i made this and its definitely necessary to cut the ends off. The ends are HARD. It's more of a candied pecans bar than a pecan pie bar too. i love pecans so it was still a win just not what i was looking for.

  • @ladyofhonorlindastuckey4398
    @ladyofhonorlindastuckey43982 жыл бұрын

    This recipe looks so delicious..My plans are to attempt to convert to Vegan ingredients...I'll let you know!

  • @susie5254

    @susie5254

    Жыл бұрын

    Any chance you've tried making this without butter yet? I'd LOVE to know if I can use oil instead.

  • @patriciaboatman8423

    @patriciaboatman8423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@susie5254 I'm using smartbalance margarine and adding an egg to make sure it tastes more le a pie 😉

  • @lindagarcia8826
    @lindagarcia88263 жыл бұрын

    I think . . . YUMMY YUMMY