Ingredients
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 medium pears, peeled and diced1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and ginger; stir into egg mixture just until moistened. Gently stir in pears and coconut.
Spread over warm crust. Bake 20-23 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
