Caramel Pecan Tart
How to Make It
Step 1 - Arrange pecans in a single layer on a
baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
Step 2 -Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup
butter in a food processor 5 to 6 times or until mixture resembles
coarse meal. Pat mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of a lightly
greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
Step 3 -Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
Step 4 -Bring brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter,
and whipping cream to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir in toasted pecans, and spoon hot filling into prepared crust.
Step 5 -Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes or until completely cool.
Can be made into bars: Prepare recipe as
directed, pressing crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 3/4 inch up sides
of a lightly greased heavy-duty aluminum foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan.
When completely cool, using the aluminum foil as handles, carefully lift
the tart from the pan, and transfer to a serving tray. Cut into
squares.