Breads & Baked Goods, Dessert
Pecan Pie Bars
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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TIP: Boiling pecan mixture before pouring into crust helps the mixture cook more quickly and helps the bars set.
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LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
- 2 1/2 cups water, for steaming, divided
- Nonstick cooking spray
LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK) CRUST
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of Kosher salt
LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK) FILLING
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Utensils
- Deluxe Reversible Rack (bottom layer only)
- Ninja® Multi-Purpose Pan or 8-inch round baking pan
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Step 1
Add 1/2 cup water to the pot. Spray the Multi-Purpose Pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2
To make crust, add the crust ingredients to a large bowl and mix until evenly combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, press into an even layer, and use a fork to poke the surface of the dough.
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Step 3
Place the pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot.
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Step 4
Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 300°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 10 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
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Step 5
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Add the filling ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil mixture for 2 minutes, whisking constantly, then remove from heat.
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Step 6
When cooking of the crust is complete, remove the rack and pan. Pour the pecan filling into the hot crust.
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Step 7
Add 2 cups water to the pot and place the rack and pan back in the pot.
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Step 8
Close the lid and keep slider on STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 290°, and set time to 20 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes, then the timer will start counting down).
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Step 9
When cooking is complete, the filling will be set, and will only slightly jiggle when pan is shaken. Remove rack with pan and let cool for 1 hour.
