Elegant Pear Walnut Squares
Delight in the exquisite combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices with these elegant pear walnut squares.
Ingredients
| 1 3⁄4 | cups flour |
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| 3⁄4 | cup powdered sugar |
| 3⁄4 | cup butter, softened |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon, divided |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped walnuts |
| 3 | ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced |
| 3 | large eggs |
| 1⁄3 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt; mix thoroughly. |
| 3. | Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 7 x 11-inch baking dish. |
| 4. | Arrange the chopped walnuts and sliced pear on top of the crust. |
| 5. | Using the same mixing bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the remaining cinnamon until a smooth mixture forms; pour this over the pears. |
| 6. | Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set. |
| 7. | Allow the squares to cool completely before cutting them into perfectly-sized portions. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 296.6 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 16.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 17.6 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița