A delicious easy to make recipe for Pecan Caramel Slice
Another lovely family recipe to share, this time from my Great Aunty Lucy’s notebook. These lovely handwritten recipes are such a treat to be able to have.
This recipe is so simple to make, using just a few basic ingredients. There are so many variations of pecan slice around so I hope you love this version!
Unlike other recipes this does not include lots of ingredients, so it is a fun one to try. Pecans are lovely in baking, this makes a super decadent and lovely treat. Perfect for afternoon tea or a dessert.
I love caramel in baking as I am sure you know, so be sure to check out these lovely recipes too next time you are in the mood for some caramel treats
Caramel Nut Slice
Chocolate Caramel Slice
Anzac Slice with a Caramel Centre
Chocolate Caramel Weetbix Slice
All you will need is
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Plain Flour
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Soft Brown Sugar
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Butter
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Pecans
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Chocolate Drops or Chips
The method to make this is lovely and simple.
First you begin by creating the base, you can do this one of two ways, either by using a food processor, or by hand rubbing the butter into the flour and brown sugar. The food processor option is much much easier!
The final result will be quite crumbly, but it comes together well when you press it into the tin.
The base includes no eggs or other ingredients, so it is simple and lovely and soft.
Once this has been pressed into the tin, scatter over the pecans and chocolate bits. You can leave the pecans whole or chop them into pieces.
Once this is completed, prepare the caramel topping, this is just a two ingredient topping so again incredibly easy. To make this heat the second amount of butter and sugar bring to a boil, taking care for it not to catch on the sides of the saucepan.
Once this is boiling, stir constantly for one minute only then remove from the heat. Stir well once off the heat, then pour it over the pecan pieces and ensure the whole slice is covered.
The caramel will continue to cook into the oven and bubble and caramelise, it is done when the edges start to become golden brown. It needs to cool completely before you slice it.
I hope you love this one! I am pleased to keep these recipes alive.
Pecan Caramel Slice Recipe
Pecan Caramel Slice
Delicious, sweet and decadent Pecan Caramel Slice
Ingredients
BASE
- 300 grams Plain White Flour
- 150 grams Soft Brown Sugar, packed
- 150 grams Butter, cold, cubed
- 150 grams Pecan Nuts
- 75 grams Chocolate Bits, Drops or Chips
TOPPING
- 175 grams Butter
- 80 grams Soft Brown Sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C Bake
- Prepare a 25cm square tin, line with baking paper with two of the sides longer to make lifting the slice out later easier
- Combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl (or use a food processor)
- Add the cold cubed butter and rub in with your fingers (or use a food processor) and work it through until it resembles fine bread crumbs, it will appear quite crumbly
- Place the mixture into the prepared tin, press evenly across the base of the tin firmly
- Place the pecans across the top in a single layer and sprinkle over the chocolate bits.
- In a small saucepan add the second measure of brown sugar and butter
- Heat over a medium heat, careful not to catch against the sides or bottom by stirring often.
- Bring to the boil and once boiling stir constantly for one minute.
- Remove from the heat and pour this evenly over the pecan slice, gently spread with a knife if needed.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the caramel bubbles all over and it is golden at the edges
- Cool completely in the tin, then carefully lift the slice out using the baking paper
- Cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
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Happy Baking!
Anna
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Michelle says
Just tried a piece now. Yum is all I can say and so easy.
justamumnz says
I am so so pleased!
Ngaere Farquhar says
Made your Caramel Pecan Slice and it is so good. Should not have made it because of the amount of brown sugar in it as borderline diabetic. Will be making it again as my neighbours and I loved it.