These cranberry crumble bars are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With a sweet and tart cranberry filling nestled between layers of buttery oatmeal crumble, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields delicious results, making it a great choice for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Easy Cranberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe
These cranberry crumble bars feature a tangy cranberry filling made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and a hint of orange zest, all topped with a crumbly oatmeal mixture. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Crumble: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until crumbly.
- Assemble the Bars: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan. Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread the cranberry filling evenly over the crumble, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy these delicious cranberry crumble bars as a festive dessert.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
