PEAR WALNUT SQUARES

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and sliced
3 large eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; mix well.

Press into the bottom of a greased 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Top with nuts and pear slices.

In the same mixing bowl, beat together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined; pour over pears.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set in the center. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Makes 12 servings
Source: California Pear Advisory Board