Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup Bosc pears, peeled and diced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
Step 4: Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy.
Step 5: Gently fold in the flour, salt, and cinnamon using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Gently fold in the diced pears and toasted pecans.
Step 7: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 8: Allow the maple pecan and pear blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure you use real maple syrup and Bosc pears for the best results. Browning the butter is a mandatory step for the depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: maple pecan and pear blondies, fall baking, pear dessert, maple blondies, pecan bars
