~ festive cranberry gems ~ delicious!!
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!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
depends how big you cut the bars
Ingredients
- 1 - 12 ounces bag - ocean spray cranberries - thawed or frozen as they will be cooked
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons water
- CRUST AND TOPPING
- 1 1/2 cups each - flour & quick cooking oats
- 1 cup packed, brown sugar
- 10 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon each - salt & baking powder
- pinch - cinnamon
How To Make ~ festive cranberry gems ~ delicious!!
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Step 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.
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Step 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. )
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Step 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.
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Step 4Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over crust.
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Step 5Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the cranberries and press down lightly.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Oats
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#cranberries
Keyword:
#bars
Keyword:
#Dessert
Keyword:
#breakfast
Keyword:
#snack
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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