~ Festive Cranberry Gems ~ Delicious!!
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
12
These bars are simply delicious and loaded with filling. They turned out just as I had envisioned. I took aspects of a couple of my favorite recipes and these little gems were born. I just love anything that includes cranberries.
The family & a neighbor gave me a big thumbs up and half the pan is gone. That is what I like to see!
Enjoy!
The family & a neighbor gave me a big thumbs up and half the pan is gone. That is what I like to see!
Enjoy!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Comments:
Serves:
depends how big you cut the bars
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
- 1 - 12 oz
- bag - ocean spray cranberries - thawed or frozen as they will be cooked
- 3/4 c
- sugar
- 3 Tbsp
- orange marmalade
- 1 tsp
- lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp
- water
- 1 1/2 c
- each - flour & quick cooking oats
- 1 c
- packed, brown sugar
- 10 Tbsp
- cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 tsp
- each - salt & baking powder
- pinch
- cinnamon
CRUST AND TOPPING
How to Make ~ Festive Cranberry Gems ~ Delicious!!
- 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the cranberries, sugar, zest, marmalade and water. Bring to a boil and as the cranberries start to pop and cook, smash with a spoon against the inside of pan. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring often. ( 8 - 10 minutes) Set aside to cool completely.
- 2Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
In food processor, add the flour, oats, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Pulse until combined and butter is completely incorporated. ( This can be done by hand as well. Place ingredients in a bowl and using a pastry blender, work in the butter until mix looks like coarse crumbs. ) - 3Once cranberries are cool. Place foil into a 9 inch square pan with an overhang. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Spread half the oat mixture into the bottom of pan and pat evenly.
- 4Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over crust.
- 5Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the cranberries and press down lightly.
- 6Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are starting to brown.
Place on cooling rack and cool completely. Remove from pan using the overhanging foil. Cut into desired sized bars. - 7Great for dessert, breakfast or a snack on the run.
Note: I think these would also be great if adding a few chopped nuts to the topping before adding.
