Description
Delicious and moist pear bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and a cinnamon-spiced pear filling. These easy homemade pear bars are perfect for a fall dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- For the Filling:
- 2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup peeled and diced pears (about 2 ripe pears)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, softened butter, and sugar for the crust. Blend until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a clean bowl, combine dark brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and flour. Mix well.
- Stir in cinnamon, ginger, salt, and baking powder.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
- Gently fold in the diced pear pieces.
- Spread the pear batter evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the center is set.
- Allow the pear bars to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Pears provide a subtle sweetness and soft texture that enhances when baked.
- The graham cracker and butter crust is crisp and complements the moist pear filling.
- Dark brown sugar adds a caramel-like depth and helps retain moisture in the pear bars.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
- Serve these pear bars plain, with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 225 kcal
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