Pumpkin Jubilee Bars

Pumpkin Jubilee Bars

Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with a rich, creamy frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy, sweet and savory toppings. A delightful treat that's sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

    For the Bar

    • 3 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • (1) 12.5-ounce jar Grandma Hoerner’s Pumpkin Butter
    • 2 Tablespoons molasses
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2/3 cup butter (room temperature)
    • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
    • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 Tablespoons (14g) baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup course sugar

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
    • ½ cup Butter
    • 5 cups Powdered Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Glazed Crumble

    • ½ cup Pecans
    • ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds
    • 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • 1/8 teaspoon Salt

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside until needed. In a stand mixer cream the brown sugar and butter, then whisk in the Grandma Hoerner’s Pumpkin Butter, molasses, vanilla, and sour cream, mix well. Once that is all combined, mix in the eggs.

    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

    3. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture, mixing just until combined

    4. Pour the batter evenly in the 9x13 parchment lined baking sheet.

    5. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the bars comes out clean.

    6. Cool on the pan until it reaches room temperature.

    7. Glazed Crumble

    8. Mix the pecans, pumpkin seeds, and maple syrup in a medium-size bowl to coat them.

    9. Sprinkle nut and seed mixture with the brown sugar and salt then mix to coat them evenly.

    10. Cover a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the crumble mixture on top.

    11. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden and toasted. (they should smell amazing)

    12. Remove them from the oven and let them cool to room temperature while you make the frosting.

    13. Cream Cheese Frosting

    14. In a large bowl, cream together your butter and cream cheese until well combined.

    15. Mix in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until smooth

    16. To Assemble

    17. Once the bar is completely cooled frost the bar with the cream cheese frosting and top with the crumble.

    18. Slice and enjoy!


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