Description
Cranberry Crumb Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery, crumbly crust with a tart and juicy cranberry filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a satisfying crunch from the crumb topping that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust and topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cranberry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the bars in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute blueberries or raspberries for cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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