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Pumpkin Pie Bars

Contributed By: mgratiot
Melissa Gratiot

This is a very yummy alternative to pumpkin pie!

Ingredients

2 cups Pumpkin (in a can)

1/2 cup Egg whites (or egg substitute)

3/4 cup Unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 cup Evaporated fat-free milk (I use reduced-fat)

1 tbsp Pumpkin pie spice

1 box Spice cake mix

3/4 to 1 cup Flour*

2/3 cup Butter

1 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Chopped walnuts

Preparation

Topping/Crust:

Melt the butter, add 1/4 spice cake mix, flour*, sugar and walnuts. It will become a crumbly consistency. Take about 1/2 of the mixture and layer the bottom of a greased 9"x13" pan. Press down with hands to make it packed. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until golden brown.


Filling:

Mix together pumpkin, egg whites, apple sauce, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice and all but 1/4 of the spice cake mix (the remainder is for the crust/topping). Mix well for two minutes, then pour on top of the baked crust.


Topping:

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the cake batter in the pan.


Bake:

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 60 minutes (I did about 50 minutes because it stays more moist). Cool and cut into squares.


Cook's Notes

*When adding the flour, gradually add -- you may not need to use as much because of the spice cake mix.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Holiday: Halloween
Thanksgiving
Meal Type: Dessert