Easy Pear Crumble Bars Recipe

These easy pear crumble pie bars are like a pear pie only in bar form.

Made with an oatmeal crust, these tasty vegan bars are sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a sweet crumble.

What are pear crumble bars?

Pear crumble bars are a tasty dessert bar featuring a juicy and sweet pear fruit filling between an oatmeal crust and crumble topping.

I like the uniqueness of using pairs in this recipe.

Have you tried my Vegan Strawberry Crumble Cake?

That five ingredient cake recipe is made with a vegan cookie crust and fresh strawberries. Both this recipe for crumble bars and that recipe for crumble cake are delicious vegan desserts that can be made with fresh fruit.

Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free oats and gluten free flour. You can find a selection of gluten free oats and gluten free flour here.

Why we love pear crumble bars.

These bars are sweet and flavorful making them perfect for sharing with others.
They are also pleasantly unique.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This is a great way to use up pears if you have extra pears to use up.
• While this recipe is made with vegan ingredients, it can also be made gluten free.
• These bars are filled with healthier ingredients such as pears and oats.
• Vegan crumble bars can be enjoyed any time of the day including breakfast.
• While impressive to serve, these bars are relatively simple to make.
• You can serve these bars with Vegan Ice Cream or a glass of Oat Milk.

Ingredients needed to make crumble bars with pears.

Filling

• Pears. Your pears should be peeled (or washed), cored, and then cut into small chunks (¼-1/2").
• Maple Syrup. Agave can alternatively be used,
• Lemon Juice. Added for a bit of tang and to help keep the color of the pears.
• Cornstarch. A thickener to help the middle layer. Arrowroot powder can alternatively be used.
• Spices . Ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This is divided as it can be added to the crust/crumble and filling.

Crust.

• Oats. Rolled or old fashioned oats rather than quick oats. Vegan or gluten free as needed.
• Flour. All purpose or gluten free all purpose.
• Brown Sugar. Coconut sugar can alternatively be used.
• Baking Powder. A small amount is used for a bit of leavening.
• Coconut Oil A vegan butter can alternatively be used. This should be melted.

Tips for making the best pear crumble.

For a softer filling use anjou or bartlett pears. These pears are flavorful that are easier to find and bake into a softer consistency.

More helpful tips for you

1. For a firmer filling use Bosc pears.
2. Ripe pears, rather than firm or mushy pears, work best in this recipe when it comes to flavor.
3. If you find that your filling is too runny or juicy, add additional cornstarch.
4. Feel free to add additional spices such as cardamom or all spice for more flavors.
5. Add some chopped nuts to your crumble for an extra crunch.
6. Let the bars fully cool before slicing into servings to keep them intact.

How to make this Easy Pear Crumble Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 .
Bake Time: 40-50 minutes .
Servings: 12 .

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 and prep a baking pan or dish with parchment paper that overhangs the sides of he dish. My bars were made in a square baking pan. Baking times and serving sizes can vary depending on what you are using.
2. To prepare the filling, place the pear chunks, maple syrup, lemon juice, spices, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl along with any spices. Toss the ingredients well to coat the pears evenly. Then you can set this bowl aside.
3. For the crust and crumble, in a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and remaining spices.
4. Add the melted coconut oil/vegan butter to the mixing bowl and mix until a crumble forms. Remove a third of the mixture as it will be used for the crumble topping. Then press the remaining two thirds of the mixture into your prepared pan to form the crust. It should be tightly pressed into the pan.
5. Top the crust with the pear mixture in the first bowl evenly spread over it and then top the pears with the remaining crust/crumble topping sprinkled on top.
6. Bake the crumble for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Let the pan cool on a cooling rack before slicing.

Expert Tip👉 Allow the crumble to fully cool before lifting out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and slicing into servings.

How to store crumble bars.

Once the bars have fully cooled they should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to five days. Individually wrapped bars can be frozen for up to two months.

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Easy Pear Crumble Bars Recipe , a simple and delicious pie like dessert bar recipe made with fresh pears on an oatmeal crust. Vegan.

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