Description
Chai Spiced Pear Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of chai spices with the sweetness of ripe pears. These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe pears
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and dicing them into small pieces. Toss with a tablespoon of flour and set aside.
- Make the chai spice mixture by combining equal parts of ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and a pinch of cloves.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift together remaining flour, baking powder, and chai spice blend in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the prepared pears, pour the batter into a baking pan, and bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet pears like Bartlett or Anjou for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan bars, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chai Spiced Pear Bars, dessert, baking, pears, chai spices