Pear Bar Cookies

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pear Bar Cookies, a perfect blend of tender fruit filling and buttery oat crumble. Featuring a luscious layer of spiced diced pears infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are encased between a hearty crust and a crumbly topping made from rolled oats and brown sugar. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these easy pear dessert bars are an ideal choice for fall gatherings, holiday baking, or a sweet treat any time of year. They're made with fresh, ripe pears and simple pantry staples, delivering both wholesome goodness and irresistibly rich flavor. Serve them as a stand-alone dessert, with coffee for a midday snack, or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Perfectly portable and bursting with seasonal flavors, Pear Bar Cookies will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 3 cups Ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.

Step 4

Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan to form an even bottom crust. Reserve the other half for the topping.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, combine the diced pears, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pears are slightly softened and the mixture thickens.

Step 6

Spread the pear filling evenly over the crust in the baking pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the pear filling, pressing it down gently to adhere.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1595.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4456.7

Total Fat 204.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 71.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 634.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.8g	0%
Total Sugars 315.2g
Protein 45.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 383.1mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1826.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 55.6%