Cranberry Bars
Cranberry Bars are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that beautifully marries the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sweet, buttery crust. Ideal for holiday gatherings or casual family dinners, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavors that will please any crowd. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they also provide an excellent way to use leftover cranberries or cranberry sauce. With 20 servings in each batch, they are perfect for sharing and can be easily customized by adding nuts or spices to cater to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz package of cranberries
- 1 cup sugar (plus extra for crust)
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly, then mix in the beaten egg.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press half the crust mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Spread the cooled cranberry filling over the crust and top with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://juliaflavors.com/cranberry-bars/