THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
FOR THE CRUST:
• 1 Cup.Of all-purpose flour.
• 1/4 Cup.Of granulated sugar.
• 1/2 Cup.Of unsalted butter, softened.
FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER:
• 1 Cup.Of unsalted butter.
• 1 Cup.Of brown sugar, packed.
• 1/4 Cup.Of light corn syrup.
• 1/2 Tsp.Of salt.
• 1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
• 1/4 Cup.Of heavy cream.
FOR THE PECAN TOPPING:
• 2 Cups.Of pecans, roughly chopped.
• 1/4 Cup.Of granulated sugar.
• 1/4 Cup.Of heavy cream.
• 1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
• Pinch of salt.
PREPARATION:
For the crust:
1st Step
First, you need to set the oven temperature up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 9-by-13-inch greased baking pan.
2nd Step
Combine the flour, sugar, and butter (that has been melted) in a medium-sized mixing basin. Combine until the point when a crumbly dough may be formed. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and press the dough into the bottom.
3rd Step
Put in an oven that has been prepared to 350 degrees and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are brown. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down.
To make the caramel filling:
1st Step
Put the butter in a pot and cook it until it melts. Mix in the salt, brown sugar, corn syrup, and brown rice. While stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a low boil.
2nd Step
Give it 4-5 minutes at a rolling boil before taking it off the stove. Afterward, add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and mix gently but thoroughly. Be careful as the mixture will likely boil up.
3rd Step
Spread the caramel sauce over the hot crust. Wait a few minutes for it to cool down.
To make the pecan garnish:
1st Step
Toast the chopped pecans in a pan over medium heat for three to four minutes, or until fragrant. Put away from heat and forget about it.
2nd Step
Put the sugar, cream, extract, and salt in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Stirring constantly, melt the sugar over low heat.
3rd Step
Bring the mixture to a low simmer and then let it cook for another two to three minutes. Take it off the heat, whisk in the toasted pecans, and then pour it over the caramel. Wait until they’ve cooled down to serve.
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