Description
These easy and delightful pear bars are a perfect dessert option for any occasion, packed with the sweet flavor of ripe pears.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped pears, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Pear Bars, Easy Dessert, Delicious Dessert Recipe, American Dessert, Baking Recipe