Decadent Pear Bars with Homemade Pear Sauce
Indulge in these delightful Decadent Pear Bars, a perfect solution for utilizing ripe or overripe pears. The bars are moist and flavorful, thanks to a generous portion of homemade pear sauce incorporated into the batter. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar and served alongside extra pear sauce, these treats are perfect for gatherings or as a sweet family dessert. Each bite offers a warm and comforting taste of fall, complemented by a hint of cinnamon and cloves. Serve these bars warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 1/2 cups (all-purpose, sifted)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
eggs
3 (large, beaten)
baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons (ground)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon (kosher or sea)
ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon
vegetable oil
3/4 cup
powdered sugar
to garnish (for dusting)
pears
6 cups (any variety, pared, cored, and diced)
water
1/2 cup
sugar
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
1 teaspoon (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves. Whisk until evenly mixed.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and pear sauce until well combined.
4
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed and no dry flour remains.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
8
For the pear sauce, combine diced pears, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
9
Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
10
Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the cooked pear mixture until smooth. Serve warm or chilled as a garnish.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Pear Bars?
Decadent Pear Bars are moist dessert bars made with a generous portion of homemade pear sauce, flavored with cinnamon and cloves, and dusted with powdered sugar.
What is the best way to use overripe pears?
This recipe is a perfect solution for utilizing ripe or overripe pears by turning them into a homemade sauce that is incorporated into the batter.
How do I make the homemade pear sauce?
Combine diced pears, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan, boil for 10 to 15 minutes until tender, and then puree until smooth.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the bars.
What size baking dish is required for this recipe?
You should use a 9x13-inch baking dish for these pear bars.
How long do the pear bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What kind of pears should I use?
You can use any variety of pears, as long as they are pared, cored, and diced.
How many cups of pears are needed?
The recipe requires 6 cups of prepared pears.
What spices are included in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves.
How should I serve the pear bars?
Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of extra pear sauce.
Should the baking dish be greased?
Yes, the 9x13-inch baking dish should be greased or lined with parchment paper.
How do I puree the pear sauce?
You can use either a standard blender or an immersion blender to puree the cooked pear mixture until it is smooth.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, which should be sifted.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 3 large eggs, beaten, for the batter.
Is there oil in the recipe?
Yes, the batter includes 3/4 cup of vegetable oil.
Can the pear sauce be served cold?
Yes, the homemade pear sauce can be served either warm or chilled as a garnish.
When should I add the powdered sugar?
Dust the bars with powdered sugar after they have been removed from the oven and allowed to cool slightly.
What is the purpose of lemon juice in the sauce?
One teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice is added to the pear sauce to enhance the flavor.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe suggests using 1/8 teaspoon of kosher or sea salt.
Should I mix the wet and dry ingredients separately?
Yes, whisk the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another before combining them.
What is the texture of the bars?
The bars are described as moist and flavorful due to the homemade pear sauce.
How much sugar goes into the pear sauce specifically?
The pear sauce requires 2 tablespoons of sugar, separate from the 1 cup used in the bar batter.
Does this recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
It uses both: 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is this a seasonal recipe?
While it can be made anytime, the flavors of pear, cinnamon, and cloves make it a perfect fall dessert.
How much water is needed for the sauce?
You will need 1/2 cup of water to cook the pears for the sauce.
Do I need to peel the pears?
Yes, the pears should be pared (peeled), cored, and diced.
How should I spread the batter?
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly before baking.
How much granulated sugar is in the batter?
The batter contains 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Can I use this recipe for a family dessert?
Yes, these bars are described as perfect for gatherings or as a sweet family dessert.
What is the final step before slicing?
The final step is to dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before slicing them.