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Irresistible Cranberry Crumble Bars Recipe – Easy Holiday Treat

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These Cranberry Crumble Bars are a festive, easy-to-make holiday treat with a buttery crust, crumbly topping, and tangy-sweet cranberry filling. Perfect for gatherings or as edible gifts!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking dish with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy removal later.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (about 10 minutes). Stir in the cornstarch and cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  5. Press half of the crumble mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Spread the cooled cranberry mixture on top, ensuring an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the cranberry filling to form the topping.
  6. Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!

Notes

[‘If the crumble mixture feels too dry, add a tablespoon of melted butter at a time until it comes together.’, ‘Taste the cranberry filling as it cooks and adjust sugar if needed.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.’, ‘These bars taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together.’]

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Keywords: cranberry crumble bars, holiday dessert, easy baking, festive treat, Christmas dessert, Thanksgiving dessert

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