Rich Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars
Delightful bars with a buttery crumble topping and rich pumpkin filling, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
Crumble Base and Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar for the crumble
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Pumpkin Filling
- 2 cups pumpkin puree Fresh or canned
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is well-coated and begins to clump together.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Make the Filling
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the crumble base in the pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top and add walnuts if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and filling has set.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of ice cream. Wrap individual pieces for a grab-and-go treat.