cranberry squares ~ flavors of cape cod

Hanson, MA
Updated on Oct 27, 2011

This recipe came from Cape Cod, in the cookbook "Flavors of Cape Cod" they have a streusel topping. To prepare Cranberry Squares using cranberry sauce, substitute one 8oz. can whole cranberry sauce for fresh cranberries, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup and orange juice to 1/2 cup.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 9 x13" pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 - egg, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • * STREUSEL TOPPING

How To Make cranberry squares ~ flavors of cape cod

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in orange juice, shortening and egg. Mix until well blended. Carefully fold in cranberries and nuts. Turn into greased 9 X 13 X 2" pan. Sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake 30-35 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Step 2
    STREUSEL TOPPING: Mix together until crumbly 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of cooled bars.
  • Step 3
    To prepare Cranberry Squares using cranberry sauce, substiture one 8-oz can whole berry cranberry sauce for fresh cranberries, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup and orange juice to 1/2 cup !

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Keyword: #orange
Keyword: #walnuts
Keyword: #juice
Keyword: #chopped
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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