Description
A delightful and easy-to-make cranberry crumble bar recipe, perfect for holidays or any time you crave a sweet and tart treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a crumbly dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until the cranberries are evenly coated.
- Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough over the cranberry layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cranberry filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the crumble topping.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before mixing with the sugar and cornstarch.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting to prevent them from falling apart.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g