Pumpkin Pie Bars
Traditional pumpkin pie filling on an oatmeal crust and topped with a candied pecan topping.
Servings: 1 9x13 pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup oatmeal
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
Filling
- 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon ground
- 1-½ tsp. ginger ground
- ¼ tsp. cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
Topping
- ½ cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine crust ingredients & mix until crumbly. Press into 9x13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While crust is baking, combine all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl. When crust is ready, pour filling over and bake for another 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over bars and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator to prevent any sogginess.
Notes
- These pumpkin pie bars are a great alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream