Description
Warm, comforting bars with a tender pear filling and a nutty, oat-studded crumble, naturally sweetened and gluten-free options available.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (for crumb)
- Pinch sea salt
- 3 large ripe Bosc pears, sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (for filling)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour (to thicken filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
- 2 Tbsp water or lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Add ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter to the dry ingredients and work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the lined baking pan.
- Peel, core, and dice the pears, then toss with 2 Tbsp maple syrup, ¼ cup water, ½ tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp flour over the pears and mix again to coat.
- Spoon the pear filling onto the crumb base evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool completely for 2 to 3 hours before slicing into bars.
- If desired, whisk together powdered sugar with 2 Tbsp water or lemon juice for a glaze and drizzle over the bars.
Notes
Cooling the bars completely before slicing is crucial for clean cuts. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pear crumble bars, healthy dessert, gluten-free, vegan dessert, maple syrup dessert