Cranberry Crumb Bars: Easy, Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
Cranberry Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion, combining a tart fruit filling with a buttery crumb topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine cranberries and sugar, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the cranberry mixture over the crumb layer.
- Top with the remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar based on the tartness of the cranberries.
- Try adding nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg