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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in the chopped pears and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
Once cooled, slice into 16 squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Serve and enjoy your Pear Walnut Squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.7 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*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.
