Cranberry Apple Butter Bars
Indulge in the warm, sweet-tart flavors of these Cranberry Apple Butter Bars, a delightful treat that’s perfect for cozy gatherings and seasonal baking. Featuring a buttery oatmeal crust and a luscious filling made with tangy cranberry sauce and rich, spiced apple butter, these bars strike the perfect balance between fruity and comforting. A golden, crumbly topping adds the irresistible texture of a classic streusel, while aromatic cinnamon enhances the flavors of fall. Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients, this recipe is an easy yet impressive dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or an anytime indulgence. Best served as dessert or a midday snack, these bars keep well for days, making them ideal for make-ahead baking. Whether you’re satisfying a sweet tooth or looking for your next go-to holiday treat, these Cranberry Apple Butter Bars are bound to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 90 g rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 350 g cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 200 g apple butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Add the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until the mixture forms a soft, crumbly dough.
Take 2/3 of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining 1/3 of the dough for the topping.
In a separate bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce and apple butter until well combined.
Spread the cranberry apple butter mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking pan.
Crumble the reserved dough over the cranberry apple butter layer to create a streusel-like topping. Make sure to distribute it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
