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Farm Name:
Bean Tree Farm
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Address:
Tucson, ArizonaView Directions
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By appointment only
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Description:
Bean Tree Farm is a 20 acre saguaro/ ironwood forest farm & learning center, supplying local desert foods to the community in and around Tucson, Arizona. We harvest, care for and teach about Sonoran Desert food plants and herbs, resource conservation, solar energy, water harvesting, green building, permaculture and appropriate technology. Growing an innovative farm business and rich educational environment in our community since 1985, our mission and vision arise from a love of place, respect for the diverse cultures and traditions of this region, and the belief that what we do makes a difference- now and for the future.
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Featured Recipe
Pecan Pie Bars
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a bowl, add the ingredients for the crust and mix to combine fully, making sure all of the dry ingredients are incorporated fully with the wet ingredients.
Transfer the crust mixture to the baking pan and press the mixture down into the pan to form as equally as possible a crust in the bottom of the pan.
Place the crust in the oven to bake for 10 minutes, and remove and allow to cool fully.
While the crust in baking, cover dates with hot water in a bowl for 5 minutes to soften.
Transfer the dates to a food processor, reserving the leftover over water.
Start with adding 2 Tbsp. of the leftover water and process the dates until a smooth and consistent date caramel is form. Adding more water if needed.
Transfer date caramel back into a bowl, adding the maple syrup, mix to fully combine, then add the pecans.
Spread mixture evenly onto cooled crust, top with additional pecans and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight and remove from fridge to slice and serve.
