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Salted Caramel and Pecan Brownies. 

These Brownies are divine. The layer of salted caramel and the pecans make them extra special. Perfect for an indulgent grown up treat. 

 Makes 12-14

Ingredients

245g/8oz unsalted butter

245g/8oz dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids

115g/4oz plain flour
60g/2oz Cocoa powder
4 large eggs
365g/12oz golden caster sugar

Pecans 

Salted Caramel

200g/ 8 1/2oz caster sugar

90g/3oz salted butter, cut into pieces

120ml/half a teacup double cream 
1 teaspoon of salt
  

Salted Caramel Method


  1. Heat caster sugar in a medium saucepan over a medium heat, stirring constantly with a heat resistant rubber spatula or spoon. 
  2. The sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick brown amber coloured liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn.
  3. Once sugar is completely melted immediately add the butter. Be careful in this step because the caramel will bubble rapidly when the butter is added.
  4. Stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Very slowly drizzle in the double cream, watch out for splashes.
  6. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. It will rise in the pan as it boils.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Set aside while you make the Brownie.  



Brownie Method


  1. Preheat oven to 160C, 325F, Gas 2. Grease and line a 12"x 8" deep oblong baking tray with silicone paper.
  2. Chop up the butter and melt in a saucepan over a medium heat. Break up the chocolate and add to the melted butter, stir until melted. Take off the heat and put to one side.
  3. Sieve together flour and cocoa powder.
  4. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add the golden caster sugar. Whisk together with an electric whisk until pale and thick.
  5. Add the butter and chocolate mixture and whisk until blended. Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.
  6. Pour approximately half of it into the prepared baking tray. Then pour over the salted caramel and smooth out. (Reheat briefly and give it a good stir to make it easier to spread if need be.) Then place the remaining Brownie mix on top.
  7. Place whole and chopped pecans on top and then bake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. 
  8. Leave to cool, then place in a fridge for at least an hour to make it easier to cut. Then cut into slices. 



















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