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Cranberry Crumble Bars

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These Cranberry Crumble Bars are a perfect balance of tart and sweet, making for a delightful dessert that’s easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus an extra 1 cup for the cranberries
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed cold butter helps create a nice crumbly texture
For the filling
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries frozen cranberries can be substituted
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan to form the crust.
  5. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, an additional cup of sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla.
  6. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and cranberries soften.
  7. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top of the cranberries.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Once out of the oven, let it cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, a week in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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