Pear Bars with Pear Sauce

in Diana's Recipe Book

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Servings: 18-24 Bars

Comments: Add easy-to-make Pear Sauce puree to the batter of bar cookies. If you have some pears that are over-ripe, make Pear Sauce or puree, and freeze.

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons each baking powder and ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon each salt and ground cloves 3 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 cups Pear Sauce* 3/4 cup vegetable oil Powdered sugar Pear Sauce, see recipe and ingredients below

Instructions: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, salt and cloves; mix well. Stir in eggs, pear sauce and oil until well mixed. Spread batter in lightly oiled 13X9x2-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. When completely cooled, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Cut cake into 1-1/2 inch squares. Pear Sauce 6 cups pared, cored and cubed NW Pears, any variety 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice (Microwave Method) Combine all ingredients in 2-quart microwave-safe measure or bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 6 minutes. Stir pear mixture; rotate dish one-quarter turn and microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes longer or until tender. Puree in blender or food processor. Makes about 3 cups. (Conventional Method) Increase water to 1/2 cup with ingredients above; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Puree pears as above. Tips: Serve Pear Sauce warm with cream or cold with whipped topping, sour cream or ice cream. Use in preparing reduced fat baked goods. Always be sure to use ripe pears.

Source: DianasDesserts.com

Date: June 8, 2002

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