Light Cranberry Bars
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Light Cranberry Bars, a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors wrapped in a buttery oat crust. Made with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats and fresh or frozen cranberries, these bars are layered with a vibrant cranberry-orange compote that adds a zesty kick. The crumbly topping creates a golden, textured finish that’s as satisfying to look at as it is to eat. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bars bake to perfection in 35 minutes, making them an ideal treat for holidays, potlucks, or a simple dessert craving. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these Light Cranberry Bars are a delightful way to showcase seasonal fruit and festive flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Pour the melted butter into the flour mixture and stir until evenly combined and crumbly in texture.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumbly mixture for the topping, and press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the base layer.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and orange juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the cranberry layer, covering it lightly but evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your Light Cranberry Bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.7 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.4 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.7 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1067 mg | 23% | |
*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.
