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Insanely Good Pear Crumble Bars

These dessert bars have a simple crumble base that doubles as the topping - with a layer of fresh pears and 30-second microwave caramel sauce nestled in the middle. Fall perfection!
Course Dessert, Dessert Bars
Cuisine Dessert
Keyword Dessert Bars, Fall Dessert, Pear Bars, Pear Recipes, Potluck recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 282kcal
Author Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

For the Crust + Crumble Topping

  • 1 stick + 3 tbsp salted butter 11 tbsp total
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • 3 medium pears thinly sliced
  • 4 tsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp salted butter

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan or baking sheet with parchment paper or grease well with non-stick spray. Set aside. 
  • Make the crust + topping: Soften the butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Add brown sugar and mix until creamed. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms. Set aside a cup full of the mixture for the topping. 
    Press the rest of the mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 
  • Make the filling: While the crust bakes, prep the filling. Thinly slice the pears.
    To make the caramel sauce, combine the heavy cream, sugars and butter in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
    When the crust is done baking, lay the the pear slices over the crust in an even layer (overlap is ok). Pour the caramel over the pears, and sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the top. 
  • Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown. 
  • Serve + Store: Let cool slightly before slicing and eating. Store leftovers (hah!) in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. These bars are best the first day, though. 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal