Salted Caramel Pear Crumble Bars

Pears are the unsung heroes of autumn and winter! They might not get as much fanfare as apples or pumpkins, but they definitely deserve a moment in the spotlight. Pears and caramel are such a wonderful duo! Pears are naturally sweet, and caramel—well, it’s the golden champion of sweetness. The pear’s subtle sweetness balances out the intense caramel, creating a harmonious blend. They say opposites attract, right? Pears bring a touch of freshness and mildness, while caramel brings depth and complexity.

Pears are like the introverts of fruit—they’re quiet, unassuming and know how to make the most of fall and winter spices. Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom—they all work well.

These bars are like a dessert bar and fruit crisp all in one. Thinly sliced pears nestled between layers of soft brown sugar crust drizzled with caramel sauce, then more crumbly goodness sprinkled on top. What’s not to love!

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Salted Caramel Pear Crumble Bars

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Course

dessert

Cuisine

American

Keyword

caramel pear crumble bars

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Crust & Topping

• 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp (11 Tbsp total) salted butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Filling

• 3 medium pears, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 3/4 tsp sea salt

Course dessert Cuisine American Keyword caramel pear crumble bars Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Crust & Topping 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp (11 Tbsp total) salted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 tsp sea salt Filling 3 medium pears, thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup salted butter 2 Tbsp milk 3/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9 X 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Crust/Topping

1. Soften the butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Add brown sugar & mix until creamed. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, & 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.

Filling

1. Thinly slice the pears. Combine brown sugar, butter & milk in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Lower heat & cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. When the crust is done baking, lay the pear slices over the crust in an even layer (overlapping if necessary). Pour the caramel over the pears, and sprinkle the reserved topping mixture over the top.

Baking

1. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven & sprinkle with more sea salt to taste. Let cool slightly before slicing & serving.

Recipe Notes

• These bars are best eaten the day they are baked as they do soften after they sit a while. Nevertheless, they are still good in a softer form.