Caramel-Pecan Bars

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar1
• 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 11/4 cups light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder optional
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound pecan halves

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 120mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, pulse the flour with the sugar and salt. Add the cubed butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle on the ice water and vinegar and process until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Turn the crumbs out onto a sheet of wax paper and knead just until the dough comes together. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until slightly chilled, about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of wax paper to an 11- by-15-inch rectangle (1/4 inch thick). Trim the dough to a 9-by-13-inch rectangle and place it in the baking pan. Cut the remaining dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips and press them up the side of the pan to form a rim all around. Refrigerate the dough until firm, about 30 minutes.