Caramelized Pear Shortbread Bars

Caramelized Pear Shortbread Bars. This vegetarian recipe features a buttery shortbread crust topped with tender, spiced pears and a rich salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for American cuisine lovers, these bars are a fantastic treat for gatherings or holiday celebrations.

With a flavor profile that balances sweet and savory, these bars are versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a sweet snack. Plus, they are made with wholesome ingredients, providing a satisfying treat without compromising on taste.

Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can add this recipe to your digital cookbook and utilize the shopping list feature for the best cost per serving. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these scrumptious Caramelized Pear Shortbread Bars!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Overview

Salted Caramel Pear Pie Bars offer a delicious twist on the traditional pear pie, combining the warm, spiced flavors into a convenient bar format. With a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious pear filling, and a rich salted caramel topping, they are perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 4 Medium pears, peeled and sliced
• 0.5 Cup brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground nutmeg
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Cup caramel sauce
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) sea salt flakes

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Toss to coat the pears evenly.
7. Spread the pear mixture over the baked crust.
8. Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the pear layer.
9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
11. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled bars and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
12. Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy your Salted Caramel Pear Pie Bars!

This recipe captures the cozy flavors of fall in a delightful bar form, perfect for sharing with friends and family.