Cranberry Bars Recipe
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Cranberry Bars Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with preparing a crumbly dough combining all-purpose flour, granulated and brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and cold butter, which is blended until fine crumbs form. An egg is incorporated to bind the crumbs slightly, and about three cups of this mixture is pressed firmly into a greased 9×13-inch pan as the crust.
The filling combines fresh or frozen cranberries with sugar and cornstarch to create a thickened, tart layer that contrasts the sweet-spiced crust. This mixture is spread over the crust, then topped with the remaining crumb mixture to create a crumbly topping layer. Baking the bars until golden and set delivers a texture that is crisp on the edges with a tender, fruity center.
These bars are cut into squares once cooled, providing a convenient treat for festive gatherings or casual snacking with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Crust and Topping:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar white
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter cut into small chunks, cold
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Filling:
- 16 oz Cranberry fresh or frozen
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter or cooking spray, and line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, zest, and baking powder.
- Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or fork, work the mixture until fine crumbs form.
- Add the egg and mix it into the mixture until fully combined.
- Press about 3 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, that is the crust.
- Set aside the remaining crumb mixture for the topping.
- In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch and mix well.
- Add the cranberries on top of the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cranberries.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
- Cool to room temperature. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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