Caramel Pecan Cups
Pecans are native to North America and were a staple food for many Native American tribes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Caramel Pecan Cups
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely ground.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pecans, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
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Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled pecan cups and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Allow the caramel to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
