PEAR DESSERT SQUARES

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"Pears are so luscious sparked with spices and topped with graham cracker crumbs in this yummy dessert," says Jacquie Guarriello of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. "I try to have low-sugar desserts available at family gatherings because three of my relatives are diabetic. This treat is always a hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds pears, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
3/4 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Additional ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the pears, 1 tablespoon flour and apple juice concentrate. Spoon into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over pears., Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until pears are lightly browned. Serve warm or chilled. Cut into squares; top with whipped topping and cinnamon.

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Chris Uriel D.P.
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I'm not a baker, but these pear dessert squares were easy to make and they turned out great!


Omni Lyrical
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These pear dessert squares are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them the day before and they'll still be delicious.


Alamin Molla
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I love the combination of pears and walnuts in these dessert squares. They're the perfect fall dessert.


jeremiah jenkins
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These pear dessert squares are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Abigail Carter
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I've never made dessert squares before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Robyn Coulthard -Keating
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These pear dessert squares were the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving dessert table. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


AJ Media
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about them.


Andrew Cole
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved these dessert squares. The streusel topping was especially good.


aden eppler
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These were delicious! The pears were perfectly ripe and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Kander
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I've made these pear dessert squares several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Mia Gordon
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jameel
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Jumsy Shobs
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These pear dessert squares were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet pears, buttery crust, and crunchy streusel topping was irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again.