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A plate with a Pear Pie Bar drizzled with caramel sauce, 2 forks on the plate, and a coffee cup behind it.

Pear Pie Bars

A buttery shortbread crust topped with juicy pears and finished off with a crumble topping.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c. oats

For the filling:

  • 3 pears diced
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the topping:

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 c. oats
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. caramel sauce optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 baking dish with foil. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients for the crust and mix until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the pears with the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients for the topping in a medium bowl and mix with your fingers until a coarse crumble results.
  • Once the crust is finished baking remove from oven. Place the pears on top of the crust. Sprinkle with the topping.
  • Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the topping is browned. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Cut into 12 squares and drizzle with caramel if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Crazy for Crust