Description

These Sourdough Pumpkin Pie Bars blend creamy pumpkin spice flavor with a tangy sourdough twist, perfect for Thanksgiving sourdough desserts or anytime you crave a fall treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup sourdough starter (active or discard)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half

1/4 cup sourdough starter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.

2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sourdough starter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.

3. Stir in flour until a soft dough forms, then press evenly into the prepared pan.

4. Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes, until lightly set but still tender in the center.

5. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and sourdough starter until smooth.

6. Add vanilla extract and all spices, mixing until well combined.

7. Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is slightly puffed and mostly set.

8. Cool the bars completely on a rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for clean slices.

9. Lift the bars using the parchment overhang and slice into squares to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 52 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar

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