Most of us only think about Pumpkin flavored foods this time of year (or closer to Thanksgiving). After learning of the health benefits to them, I could eat their squashy goodness year round.
Fun Fact: Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites!
My experiment for Pumpkin "Pie" Bars involved a little pre-cooking, but the results are fabulous.
First:
In a small saucepan, I combined one can of pumpkin puree with 1/4 cup Pure Ohio Maple syrup and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, cloves, ginger). I let this simmer together for 20 minutes, turning it into a thicker, "pumpkin butter" consistency.
Next:
Melt 1 stick of butter
Add 1/4 cup honey, stirring well
Add 1 1/2 cups favorite flour
and 1 cup oats
Mix together well - forming a dough.
In a 9" x 13" baking dish, pat the dough into the bottom of the dish, reserving some for "crumbles" on top.
Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly on top of this dough.
Sprinkle "crumbles" or large drops on top of the pumpkin.
Then:
BAKE at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Let this cool... it is much better after being refrigerated --- and enjoy!
Note: Pumpkin is a great source of potassium, is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. That's great!
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