Cranberry Bars with Crumble Topping
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
Cranberry Bars with Crumble Topping
Report
My delicious Cranberry Bars have a delightful light crust and topping that makes them a mix between a classic dessert bar and a simple coffee cake. You will fall in love with the fresh cranberry tartness paired with simple ingredients for a sweet treat that is ideal for your next gathering.
Share:
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 C sugar
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 C butter softened, unsalted, sweet cream
- 1 large egg
Cranberry Filling
- 6 C cranberries about 3 12oz bags, fresh
- 2/3 C sugar
- 1/2 C applesauce unsweetened
- 1/3 C pure maple syrup
- orange zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp water cold
- 3/4 C pecan chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
- Using a standing mixer, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder until combined
- Mix in the butter until crumbly
- Beat in the egg until combined. Set aside about 1 C of the crust to use for the topping
- Press the remaining crust into the baking dish
- Set aside
- Using a large saucepan, combine 3 C of cranberries, sugar, applesauce, maple syrup, orange zest, and salt
- Place saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
- Gradually mix the cranberries.
- Once cranberries seem soft, reduce the heat to simmer
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until combined
- Pour cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and mix until combined.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until cranberry filling is thick
- Mix in the remaining cranberries
- Spread the filling onto the prepared crust
- Sprinkle remaining crust onto the cranberry filling and top with pecan chips
- bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes or until top is a slight golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars!
- Enjoy!!
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
160mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
