ginger cranberry bars

Name: Ginger Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) almond extract, divided; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 can(s) (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped crystallized ginger; 3 - egg whites; 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 cup(s) sliced almonds

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 24 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For ginger cranberry bars

1 c

butter, softened
1/2 c

sugar
2 tsp

almond extract, divided
2 c

all purpose flour
2 can

(16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp

chopped crystallized ginger
3

egg whites
1/2 c

powdered sugar
1/2 c

sliced almonds

How To Make ginger cranberry bars

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract. Beat in flour until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.

2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cranberry sauce and ginger. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and remaining extract on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread cranberry mixture over crust. Spread meringue over cranberry layer; sprinkle with almonds.
3
Increase heat to 400°. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.
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