Vickys Pear Shortbread Streusal Bars, GF DF EF SF NF #picnic. See great recipes for Vickys Chicken & Gnocchi Soup, GF DF EF SF NF too! Great recipe for Vickys Spiced Pear Cake, GF DF EF SF NF. My mums pear tree is performing well this year! This is a spin-off from my Pear & Apple Upside Down Cake. I always intended adding a caramel topping to that.
You could add chopped pecans or walnuts to this recipe if desired, a couple.
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You can have Vickys Pear Shortbread Streusal Bars, GF DF EF SF NF #picnic using 18 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Vickys Pear Shortbread Streusal Bars, GF DF EF SF NF #picnic
- Prepare of Base.
- It's 150 g of (1 & 1/4 cups) gluten-free / plain flour.
- You need 1/8 tsp of xanthan gum if using GF flour.
- Prepare 112 g (1/2 cup) of gold foil-wrapped Stork margarine block, cubed.
- Prepare 50 g (1/4 cup) of granulated sugar.
- You need of Filling.
- You need 6 of large pears, around 2lbs, diced.
- You need 2 tbsp of granulated sugar.
- You need 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon.
- It's 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract.
- You need of Topping.
- You need 120 g (1 cup) of gluten-free / plain flour.
- Prepare 100 g (1/2 cup) of light brown sugar.
- Prepare 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.
- You need 1/4 tsp of ground cardamom.
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of ground ginger.
- You need 112 g (1/2 cup) of gold foil-wrapped Stork margarine block.
- It's 90 g (1 cup) of gluten-free rolled oats.
Combine flour, salt & baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice,& water; gradually add to flour mix, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. These pear pie crumble bars are made up of three components.
Vickys Pear Shortbread Streusal Bars, GF DF EF SF NF #picnic step by step
- Line a 9"× 9" square tin with parchment paper and preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F.
- Make the shortbread base by mixing the flour, xanthan gum if using and sugar together, then cutting in the margarine with a fork until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Press into the bottom of the tin and bake for 25 minutes. It won't be completely done at this point but don't bake any longer.
- Meanwhile put the diced pears in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then turn down and let simmer for 5 minutes so the pears soften a bit before baking. If using tinned pears ignore this step and just drain them well.
- Drain then let sit 5 minutes and drain again.
- Prepare the topping in the same way as the base - mix the flour, sugar and spices in a bowl then cut in the margarine. Stir in the oats then set aside.
- Sprinkle the well-drained pears with the sugar and cinnamon when the shortbread base comes out of the oven and spoon it over evenly with a slotted spoon to catch any more water.
- Spread the topping over the pears, press in lightly and bake for 35 minutes until golden.
- Let cool and set completely in the tin.
- Remove from the tin and slice into squares.
- These can be individually wrapped and frozen for up to a month.
- Brilliant for packed lunch boxes or served with custard or ice cream.
It's the same basic crust I use for most of my pie bars, including apple butter pie bars and my pumpkin pie bars. It's a shortbread crust, made with butter, flour, and granulated sugar. For this recipe, I added almonds. Almonds and pears go together like PB&J. Fresh Pear Pie Bars are super delish and are a perfect dessert for the pear lovers out there.