Description

These Pumpkin Pie Bars combine the delightful flavors of pumpkin, warm spices, and a buttery crust, making them a must-try for anyone who loves easy, homemade desserts.

Ingredients

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1½ cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1–1/4 cups pumpkin puree
12 ounces evaporated milk
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry knife until it resembles coarse meal. Avoid overmixing.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
In a blender, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and eggs. Blend on low until mixed well. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to bake for another 30-40 minutes until set in the center.
Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Cut into squares or bars and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a homemade pumpkin puree, roast fresh pumpkin, scoop out the flesh, and blend until smooth.
Make sure the filling is fully set before removing it from the oven to ensure the bars hold their shape.
These bars can be topped with nuts or a sprinkle of additional spices for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg