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
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.
  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.

Jul 19, 2024