Pear Crumble Bars

I've talked on a couple of recipe posts how my kids and I are allergic to apples. It really stinks because, well, apples are good and they make for good desserts! I have found that using pears in place of apples taste just as great!

 
Ingredients: 
Crust: 

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup crushed pecans
• 1/4 tsp salt

Filling: 

• 4-15oz cans of diced pears (about 4 cups)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Crumble topping: 
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup crushed pecans

Directions: 

• Heat oven to 350
• Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray 
• Prepare the crust:
  • Mix with a hand or stand mixer 
  • Add all the ingredients and mix well 
  • Pour into baking pan and press it down evenly 
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes 
• Prepare the filling 
  • In a medium sauce pan pour all ingredients in and heat to medium-high 
  • Cook it down until it is thick
• Make the topping: 
  • Using a stand or hand mixer cream the butter and sugar 
  • Add the flour, pecans, salt and mix 
• Pour the pear mixture on top of the cooked crust 
• Pour the crumble and spread evenly on top
• Cook for 22-25 minutes on 350
• These taste amazing with ice cream!!