Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F

Step 2

Place parchment in 2 loaf pans to cover the bottom and sides

Step 3

For the crust, place all the ingredients in a large bowl

Step 4

Use your hands to combine them until the mixture is the texture of wet sand

Step 5

Divide it evenly between the 2 prepared loaf pans and press to create a firm bottom layer

Step 6

Bake 15 minutes

Step 7

Meanwhile, make the filling

Step 8

Beat the eggs in a large bowl and set aside

Step 9

In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter to a boil

Step 10

Pour one-fourth of the sugar mixture into the eggs, whisking briskly

Step 11

Pour the egg mixture back into the pan and boil for 3 minutes

Step 12

Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla extract

Step 13

Divide evenly between the loaf pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes

Step 14

Cool completely and slice