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Cranberry Bars

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These Cranberry Bars are a bright and cozy treat that balance tart, juicy cranberries with a buttery, cinnamon-scented crumble.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (30g) sliced almonds (optional)
  • 4 cups (400g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh orange juice (for icing)
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until crumbly with pea-sized pieces remaining.
  4. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Pour into the flour mixture and blend until crumbly but holds together.
  5. Form the crust by reserving 2 cups of the crumb mixture and pressing the rest into the prepared pan.
  6. Make the filling by combining cranberries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Stir until well coated.
  7. Assemble the bars by spreading the cranberry filling over the crust and sprinkling the reserved mixture and sliced almonds on top.
  8. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling.
  9. Cool on a rack and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the filling set.
  10. Ice with a mixture of confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice before cutting into squares.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the sliced almonds. For extra orange flavor, stir in additional orange zest for the icing.

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Keywords: Cranberry Bars, Holiday Dessert, Baking, Bars, Cranberry Recipe

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