Description
Freshly baked cranberry crumble bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery crumble topping with tart, juicy cranberries. With their irresistible aroma and perfect balance of flavors, these bars are ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and create sweet memories with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and vanilla extract; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and cold butter; mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the prepared dish. Pour the cranberry mixture on top and sprinkle remaining crumble over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of cinnamon or substitute cranberries with blueberries or raspberries. - To enhance texture, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the crumble mixture.