Description
These Ginger-Maple Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars combine creamy pumpkin filling, a buttery crumble crust, and a crunchy toasted coconut streusel for the ultimate fall dessert. Warm ginger and maple syrup elevate this classic treat to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour (for crust): Provides structure for the crumble base.
- 55g (1/2 cup) Rolled Oats (for crust): Adds nutty flavor and chewiness.
- 55g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted (for crust): Creates a tender and flavorful crust.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Light Brown Sugar (for crust): Adds sweetness and molasses flavor.
- Pinch of Salt (for crust): Enhances crust flavors.
- 340g (15 oz) Pumpkin Puree (canned) (for filling): The main flavor component.
- 150g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar (for filling): Sweetens the pumpkin filling.
- 100g (1/2 cup) Light Brown Sugar (for filling): Adds depth and moisture.
- 2 Large Eggs (for filling): Binds the filling.
- 120ml (1/2 cup) Heavy Cream (for filling): Creates a rich filling.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for filling): Enhances flavor.
- 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (for filling): Adds warm fall spices.
- 1/2 tsp Salt (for filling): Balances sweetness.
- 60g (1/2 cup) Rolled Oats (for streusel): Adds texture to the streusel.
- 50g (1/3 cup) Shredded Coconut, Toasted (for streusel): Provides crunch and tropical flavor.
- 40g (1/3 cup) Pecans, Toasted (for streusel): Adds crunch and buttery flavor.
- 30g (1/4 cup) Light Brown Sugar (for streusel): Adds sweetness to the streusel.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Melted (for streusel): Binds the streusel.
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger (for streusel): Complements pumpkin spice.
- 60ml (1/4 cup) Pure Maple Syrup (for glaze): Adds natural sweetness.
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for glaze): Creates a smooth glaze.
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (for glaze): Provides zesty flavor.
- Pinch of Sea Salt (for glaze): Enhances glaze sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13-inch) pan with parchment paper.
- Craft the Crust: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt; stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Par-Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare Pumpkin Filling: Whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, cream, vanilla, spice, and salt until smooth.
- Make Toasted Streusel: Combine oats, coconut, pecans, brown sugar, ginger, and melted butter.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling over crust, top with streusel, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Ginger-Maple Glaze: Melt butter, whisk in maple syrup, ginger, and salt; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Glaze and Cool: Drizzle glaze over bars and let set for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Cut into bars, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with coconut, pecans, and cinnamon.
Notes
Toasting the coconut intensifies its flavor. Par-baking the crust prevents a soggy bottom.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: pumpkin,fall,dessert,crumble,maple,ginger,coconut,streusel,baking