Ingredients for Pear Walnut Squares
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- Pinch of salt
- Walnuts
- Pears
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Pear Walnut Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange 2 cups thinly sliced ripe pears and ½ cup walnut halves evenly over the crust.
- In the same mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon until light and fluffy.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the pears and walnuts.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature or warm slightly in the microwave.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
70g
Fat
40g
Carbs
11g
