Pear Bars With Pear Sauce Recipe

Name: Pear Bars With Pear Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for pear sauce); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for pear sauce); Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Ground Cloves; Vegetable Oil; Powdered sugar for dusting (amount to taste); 3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and chopped (for pear sauce); Water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for pear sauce)

Transform perfectly ripe (or even slightly overripe!) pears into irresistible bars with a homemade pear sauce topping! This recipe is a delightful way to use up extra pears and create a dessert that's both comforting and elegant. The buttery crumble topping perfectly complements the sweet and subtly spiced pear filling, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 317.4 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pear Bars With Pear Sauce

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for pear sauce)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for pear sauce)
Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ground Cloves
Vegetable Oil
Powdered sugar for dusting (amount to taste)
3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and chopped (for pear sauce)
Water
2 tablespoons lemon juice (for pear sauce)

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How to Make Pear Bars With Pear Sauce

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 cups pear sauce (see pear sauce recipe below).
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
Cut into bars and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and extra pear sauce for an extra touch of pear-fection!
**Pear Sauce Recipe:**
Combine 3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and chopped, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pears are very tender.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree using an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.