Cranberry Crumble Bars

Simple crumb bars made with fresh cranberries and a buttery, flaky crust, topped with oatmeal crumble and a sweet white chocolate glaze.

Servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Crust and Topping:

3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup oatmeal
1 cup butter cold and cut into cubes
1 egg
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

For the Cranberry Filling:

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

For the Icing:

2 tablespoons white chocolate melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and oatmeal in a large mixing bowl.
Using a fork, cut in the cubed butter until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbles.
In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk, and vanilla together.
Pour liquid ingredients over the flour mixture.
Whisk together until it resembles wet sand. Reserve 2 cups for topping.
Press remaining mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Combine ingredients for cranberry filling in a medium mixing bowl. Spread evenly over crust.
Evenly sprinkle remaining topping over cranberries.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow bars to cool.

For the Icing:

Drizzle melted white chocolate over top of bars and serve.

Notes

Balance Sweetness: Cranberries bring tartness to the recipe, so adjust the sweetness of the crumble topping and filling accordingly to achieve a harmonious balance of flavors.

Texture Matters: Ensure the crumble topping is crispy and the cranberry filling is thickened to prevent the bars from becoming soggy. A good texture contrast adds to the overall enjoyment.

Experiment with Spices: Enhance the flavor profile by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the crumble topping. These aromatic spices can complement the tartness of the cranberries beautifully.

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