Creating these Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars can be straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan evenly.

3. Pre-bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it’s lightly golden.

4. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

5. Add Cream: Gradually stir in heavy cream until the mixture is completely blended.

6. Pour Filling: Carefully pour the pumpkin filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.

7. Prepare Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix the chopped pecans with the maple syrup until well coated.

8. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the pecan mixture over the filling.

9. Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for at least 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment and cut them into squares or rectangles.