Sugared Raisin Pear Diamonds Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 161
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 27 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 113 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 24 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Sugared Raisin Pear Diamonds

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With their tender golden crust and tempting pear and raisin filling, these fabulous bars stand out on any buffet table. Substitute apples for the pears, and you'll still get yummy results! -Jeanne Allen, Rye, Colorado

SERVINGS: 24

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 40 min. + cooling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 cups plus 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 6 cups diced peeled ripe pears (about 7)
  • 6 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • Additional sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Cut in butter and lemon peel until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cream, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
    Divide in half. On a large piece of lightly floured waxed paper, roll out one portion of dough into a 16-in. x 11-1/2-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
    Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Increase temperature to 400°.
    In a large bowl, combine the pears, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon and remaining flour and sugar. Spread over crust. Roll out remaining dough into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Brush top with egg; sprinkle with additional sugar.
    Bake for 30-34 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into diamond-shaped bars. Yield: about 2 dozen.


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