Recipe: Caramel Pumpkin Pie Bars

For the Pecan Shortbread Crust Layer:

-2 cups flour

-1 cup powdered sugar

-1 cup pecans

-½ teaspoon salt

-1 cup cold butter, cut into chnks

For the Pumpkin Pie Layer:

-1 ½ cups pumpkin puree

-1 1/3 cups sugar

-1 tablespoon vanilla

-2 teaspoons cinnamon

-½ teaspoon nutmeg

-½ teaspoon ginger

-½ teaspoon salt

-2 eggs

-2/3 cup heavy cream

For the Maple Caramel Layer:

-1 cup white sugar

-1 ½ cups heavy cream

-2 teaspoons maple extract