Pear Walnut Squares

Savor the cozy flavors of autumn with these irresistible Pear Walnut Squares, a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and spiced goodness! This easy-to-make dessert combines tender chunks of ripe pears with the crunch of toasted walnuts, all enveloped in a warmly spiced batter featuring cinnamon and nutmeg. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars bake to perfection in under 35 minutes, offering a moist, golden treat with a hint of caramelized sweetness from brown sugar. Ideal for brunches, afternoon snacks, or dessert, these pear squares are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Bursting with fall flavors, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, crowd-pleasing baked good.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped pears and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice into 16 squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your Pear Walnut Squares!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1162.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3163.3

Total Fat 148.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 1799.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 263.1g
Protein 43.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 257.4mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1245.0mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 53.7%