Pumpkin Mincemeat Bars

Pumpkin mincemeat bars are a delicious and festive dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin and mincemeat, a traditional British filling made from dried fruits, spices, and sometimes meat. These bars are perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pumpkin Mincemeat Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Mincemeat
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Top with the pumpkin puree and mincemeat. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top.
6. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the batter.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.