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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars

Delicious gluten-free pumpkin pie bars that combine a creamy filling with a crumbly crust, perfect for the fall season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Chilled for best results
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Canned pumpkin works well
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs Use a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Essential for flavor
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup oats Add nuts for extra crunch
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts Pecans or walnuts preferred, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour, sugar, and softened butter until crumbly to make the crust.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder. Mix well and pour it over the crust.
Topping
  1. In the same bowl, mix oats and nuts (if using) to create a crumble topping. Sprinkle it generously over the pumpkin mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the center sets up nicely. A toothpick should come out clean!
  2. Let it cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream, or cold with whipped cream. For a fancier touch, drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle cinnamon.