Passover Pecan Bars

Passover Pecan Bars
45 min.
48
97kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Passover with our scrumptious Passover Pecan Bars, a perfect treat for your festive gatherings. These bars will charm your guests with their luscious filling and satisfying crunch, balancing the sweetness of brown sugar and maple syrup with the warm spices of cinnamon and fresh lemon juice. Each bite unveils the rich texture of toasted pecans and flaked coconut, creating a symphony of taste that’s both comforting and exciting.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields 48 irresistible bars, making it an ideal choice for large gatherings or when you want to keep a stash of tasty snacks at home. Imagine serving these treats as an appetizer, snack, or even a light dessert, perfectly complementing any meal during the Passover celebrations.

What’s more, these bars are not just delicious but also a treat that respects traditional dietary customs. With layers of buttery crust and a decadent filling, you’ll find them to be a crowd-pleaser that appeals to both young and old alike. Whether you enjoy them with a warm cup of tea or share them with friends and family, these Passover Pecan Bars are sure to become a beloved staple in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • large eggs 
  • large egg white 
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup matzo meal 
  • cup matzo cake meal 
  • 0.3 cup ground pecans toasted
  • tablespoons pecans finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup coconut or sweetened flaked
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. To prepare the crust, lightly spoon matzo cake meal and matzo meal into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
  3. Combine matzo cake meal, matzo meal, and next 4 ingredients (matzo cake meal through 1/4 teaspoon salt), stirring with a whisk; cut in 6 tablespoons butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Add 1 egg white, stirring just until moist; press into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown; cool 15 minutes.
  6. To prepare the filling, combine 1 1/3 cups brown sugar and next 7 ingredients (brown sugar through 1 large egg) in medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  7. Pour over the prepared crust.
  8. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  9. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein4.7%
Fat26.48%
Carbs68.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.28
Glycemic Load
0.83
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4960869503734%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.33kcal
4.87%
Fat:2.9g
4.46%
Saturated Fat:1.45g
9.09%
Carbohydrates:16.95g
5.65%
Net Carbohydrates:16.66g
6.06%
Sugar:12.72g
14.14%
Cholesterol:8.89mg
2.96%
Sodium:31.76mg
1.38%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.42%
100%
Protein:1.16g
2.31%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.26%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.74%
Selenium:3.04µg
4.35%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.74%
Calcium:15.51mg
1.55%
Iron:0.27mg
1.53%
Vitamin A:64.52IU
1.29%
Magnesium:4.87mg
1.22%
Potassium:41.95mg
1.2%
Fiber:0.29g
1.16%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Phosphorus:10.77mg
1.08%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes