Description
These Easy and Delicious Pear Bars are a perfect way to enjoy ripe pears, combining sweetness and a buttery crumb for a delightful dessert.
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 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pears until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Ensure the pears are ripe for the best flavor; feel free to add nuts or spices for a twist.
- 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, Pear Recipe, American Dessert