If you want to try and recreate that gorgeous nut bark Grandma used to make, the following recipe is good. You only need six different ingredients and it’s so easy to prepare. Graham crackers are perfect in this recipe and then the pecans are the star of the show. A splash of vanilla, a pinch of salt, and some butter and sugar finish the pecan bark off perfectly.
You can enjoy this at home or even get some cellophane and ribbons and package it up as gifts. It’s a nice gift for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The graham cracker cookies serve as the base of the bark and then the vanilla-spiked pecan mixture goes on top. This bark is rich, crunchy and totally irresistible. It’s a baked recipe so you’ll have to wait patiently for it to cool down, and that’s the hardest part of the recipe!
This heavenly pecan pie bark is an old-fashioned recipe that’s definitely stood the test of time. It’s sweet, crunchy and delicious. One piece is never enough because it’s so good!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This pecan nut bark is really delicious. It doesn’t take long to make or bake, and it makes a great treat, whether you prepare it for your family to enjoy or make a big batch for gifting.
How to Serve It:
You can break the bark into pieces when it’s completely cool and serve them with an after dinner coffee perhaps.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Graham crackers
- Unsalted butter
- Pecans
- Salt
Pecan Pie Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 13 graham crackers
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Use butter to grease the foil on the baking sheet then arrange the graham crackers on there, breaking some if necessary so they fit in a single layer.
- Bring the butter, pecans, sugar, and salt to a boil in a pan.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Take the mixture off the heat, then mix in the vanilla.
- Pour it over the graham crackers on the baking sheet, spreading it to the edges.
- Ensure all the crackers are covered and the nuts are more or less evenly distributed.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbling.
- Cool then break into pieces and serve.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, this is a recipe you can make in advance if you wish.
Storage Instructions:
Keep the bark in an airtight container. It’s fine at room temperature unless it’s hot and then it should go in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months.
Variations and Substitutions:
Any kind of nuts would work in here, if you want to use something other than pecans, or even try mixed chopped nuts. You can use a different kind of cookies too, if you want. Nilla wafers would be good. Another tweak would be swapping the vanilla for almond or coconut extract perhaps.
