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Maple Pecan Tart with Shortbread Crust

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Shortbread Crust
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold u0026 cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⭐ Maple Pecan Filling
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (plus extra halves for topping)
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon for seasonal warmth

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 — Prepare the Crust : Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly. Add vanilla and press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill 20 minutes to prevent shrinking. Bake crust 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
  • Step 2 — Make the Maple Pecan Filling: Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla u0026 salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Step 3 — Fill u0026 Bake: Pour filling into crust and smooth the top. Optionally arrange pecan halves in a decorative pattern. Bake 25–30 minutes until center is set but slightly soft. Cool completely before slicing — filling continues to firm as it cools.