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A freshly baked cranberry bar on a light wood kitchen table, with a few crumbs scattered around it
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Cranberry Bars with a Buttery Crumble Topping

Bake cranberry bars with a buttery base, tart fruit filling and crumble topping. Get tips for berry moisture, cooling and cutting neat squares.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 24 bars
Calories 220kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add softened butter to the bowl and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Add cranberries, pecans, and orange juice to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the cranberry mixture over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Potassium: 0mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Vitamin A: 0 IU
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 0mg
  • Iron: 0mg
Tip: Let the preparation cool completely before sealing containers to limit condensation and preserve texture.