Pumpkin Crumble Bars

Fall is starting to whisper in the air. From the cooler temperatures to football season. Try this twist on traditional pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Crumble Bars

(adapted from Southern Food)

1 1/2 c. quick oats

1 1/4 c. flour

3/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. chopped pecans

3/4 c. butter

Filling:

16 oz. can pureed pumpkin

2/3 c. milk

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

(make your own by combining 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp nutmeg)

Combine oats, flour, 3/4 c. brown sugar, pecans and butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve about 1 1/2 c. and press remaining mixture in to lightly greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes.

Combine filling ingredients until well blended and smooth. Spread filling over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top and press in lightly. Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

How appropriate that these are orange!!

Tonight is BSU's first game against Virginia Tech. I'm having my high school girlfriends come over to watch the game together. GO BRONCOS!