Pumpkin Mincemeat Bars
Savor the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Mincemeat Bars. Perfectly combining the creamy richness of spiced pumpkin puree with the festive sweetness of mincemeat, these dessert bars offer a delightful balance of warmth and texture. A buttery, crumbly crust and topping, enhanced with optional chopped pecans for a nutty crunch, bring everything together in just 55 minutes from prep to bake. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a treat with your favorite cup of coffee, these bars are a unique twist on classic autumn desserts. Enjoy the harmony of seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in every bite, and discover your new go-to fall indulgence! Keywords: pumpkin dessert bars, mincemeat recipe, fall baking, holiday dessert, spiced pumpkin bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1.25 cups mincemeat (prepared or jarred)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, mincemeat, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the pumpkin-mincemeat filling over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the filling, and if using, top with chopped pecans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
