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pumpkin pie squares

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lydia Eichert Messerschmidt
@CTCookin
Columbia, CT

A family recipe, passed from hubby's Grandmother. This recipe is a nice variation on pumpkin pie, served as a bar instead - great served slightly warm, topped with whipped cream.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -16
prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin pie squares

  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    rolled (quick) oatmeal
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 1 can
    pumpkin (1 lb)
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves, ground
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, in pieces
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make pumpkin pie squares

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • 2
    Combine flour, oats, 1/2c brown sugar and 1/2c butter. Mix well until crumbly, using electric mixer on low.
  • 3
    Press into un-greased 9x13 pan.
  • 4
    Bake @350 for 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, white sugar and seasonings. Mix well.
  • 6
    Pour pumpkin mixture over crust. Return to oven @350 for 20 minutes.
  • 7
    Meanwhile, prepare topping: pecans, 1/2c brown sugar and 2 TBS butter. Mix with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over bars and return to oven @350 for 15-20 minutes. The topping is optional, but remember to add the additional cooking time if you do not add the topping.
  • 8
    Cool to desired serving temp. Or refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into squares. Serving # will depend on how big you cut them.
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