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Spiced Pear Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 350
Delight in these flavorful spiced pear bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a hint of warm spices, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 0.25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts

Filling

  • 2 cups diced fresh pear (about 1/3" pieces, 2-3 medium pears)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) (adds acidity and prevents browning)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, salt, spices, and ginger until combined. Add butter and vanilla, pulse until dough forms.
  • Press about 2/3 of the dough into the pan bottom. Mix remaining dough with walnuts and set aside.
  • Toss diced pears with lemon juice, spread over crust, then crumble remaining dough on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Cool before removing from pan. Slice and serve.

Notes

Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pear