~ 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 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
depends how big you cut the bars
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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1 - 12 ozbag - ocean spray cranberries - thawed or frozen as they will be cooked
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3/4 csugar
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3 Tbsporange marmalade
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1 tsplemon zest
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3 Tbspwater
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CRUST AND TOPPING
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1 1/2 ceach - flour & quick cooking oats
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1 cpacked, brown sugar
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10 Tbspcold butter, cubed
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1/2 tspeach - salt & baking powder
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pinchcinnamon
How to Make ~ Festive Cranberry Gems ~ Delicious!!
- In 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.
- Preheat 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. ) - Once 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.
- Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the cranberries and press down lightly.
- Bake 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. - Great 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.
