Chunky Pear and Vanilla Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Chunky Pear and Vanilla Bars, a delightful combination of juicy pears, warm spices, and a touch of vanilla sweetness. Perfectly moist with a tender crumb, these bars feature chunks of ripe pears folded into a buttery batter infused with cinnamon and vanilla, all balanced by a hint of rolled oats for a subtle chew. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, these bars make the ideal snack, dessert, or companion to your morning coffee. Whether you're looking for a unique twist on a classic bar recipe or a crowd-pleasing treat bursting with seasonal fruit flavor, these pear bars are sure to hit the spot. Easily stored and shareable, they’re the ultimate go-to for cozy gatherings or weekday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe pears
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 units large eggs
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams rolled oats
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Peel and core the pears. Dice them into roughly 1 cm (1/2 inch) chunks and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until fully combined.
Allow the butter-sugar mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs until smooth.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the rolled oats to the mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold the diced pears into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out into an even layer with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.5 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.6 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 1358 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.3 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
