Dessert for 12
Pumpkin Pie Bars
$5.01for 4160 minServes 12
A buttery flour crust holds spiced pumpkin filling that bakes into sliceable bars for a simple dessert.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 29 oz | $4.06Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 24 oz | $3.36Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.03 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsThanksgiving on a budgetFall
$1.25 per serving$5.01 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 29 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 24 oz evaporated milk
- whipped cream (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and press the flour, butter, and one-half cup granulated sugar into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then let it cool briefly.
- Whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, remaining granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, salt, and evaporated milk in a large bowl.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and bake for 55 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cool the bars in the pan for 90 minutes before cutting.
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