PEAR-APPLE PIE BARS

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With two kinds of fruit, these bars from our Test Kitchen have mass appeal. The lovely lattice top makes it special for get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
9 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
4 cups finely chopped peeled apples
3 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice and water; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half, making one portion slightly larger. Chill for 30 minutes. , Roll out larger portion of dough between two large sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan; trim pastry even with top edges. , In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apples and pears; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim and seal edges. Brush lattice top with egg white. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Muhammad Bux
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of my bar and it was amazing!


Sohail Khan
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I made these bars with a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great!


Md.khalil Mia
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I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy fall dessert.


Naushad Vai
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Tushar Hossain
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I love the way these bars look. They are so rustic and charming.


Brant McCarney
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.


Aponkhan 1122
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I love that these bars are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a little healthier than traditional pie bars.


Rawan Khaled
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These bars are the perfect fall dessert. They are warm and comforting, and the flavors of pear and apple are a perfect match.


Luis Carcamo
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They are easy to make and always turn out great.


sintayehu desta
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Rocky Handsome
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These bars were delicious! The filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.