Best 8 Cranberry Crumb Bars Recipes

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In the realm of sweet and tangy desserts, few treats can rival the delightful allure of cranberry crumb bars. These delectable squares, characterized by their buttery, crumbly crust, vibrant cranberry filling, and irresistible crumb topping, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on a culinary journey to create these mouthwatering bars is an experience you won't regret. So, let's delve into the world of cranberry crumb bars and uncover the secrets to crafting this irresistible dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Turkey isn't the only leftover to contend with. These sweet-tart fruit-filled treats put that extra can of cranberry sauce to delicious use.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce or 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (7 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
6 tablespoons cranberry juice
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Filling:If making your own, pulse dried cranberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into cold water, then add to cranberry mixture, whisking to combine. Stir in juice. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and sugar dissolves, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • Dough:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, and line with parchment, letting 2 long sides overhang edges. Butter parchment, then flour parchment and sides of pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add brown sugar and butter, and stir until well combined. Mix in egg and vanilla, then oats and walnuts.
  • Press half the dough into pan. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then crumble remaining dough on top of filling. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour, then lift out using parchment. Cut into 2-inch squares.

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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Celebrate the season with cranberry bars! They're super easy to make and can be cut into mini squares, just right for a dessert tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground slivered almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 orange (4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, the almonds, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Press 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Stir cinnamon into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over crust. Spoon reserved crumb mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE CRUMB BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups pecans
4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking pan and bake until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, then line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; butter the parchment and sides of the pan.
  • To make the shortbread crust: Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the flour and mix on low speed to combine. Add the granulated sugar, salt and butter and mix on medium speed until the dough comes together, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Remove 2 cups of the dough and reserve. Turn the remaining dough out into the prepared baking pan and press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Dock the dough all over with a fork.
  • Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set on a cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Keep the oven on.
  • For the filling: Put 1/4 cup of the pomegranate juice in a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch; set aside. Combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange zest and remaining 3/4 cup pomegranate juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a brisk simmer over medium-high heat and simmer, lightly mashing the cranberries, until some of the liquid has reduced and the cranberries are just starting to soften, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl and submerge the bowl into a larger bowl of ice water to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the cooled filling over the crust and spread it evenly. Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the top, then bake until the filling is bubbling and the crumbs are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, about 30 minutes.
  • Dust generously with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Remove from the pan, trim the edges if desired and cut into squares.

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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These crumble bars are a yummy way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Nicole Werner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is evenly combined but still crumbly. Firmly press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Spread mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top until evenly distributed. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and cream cheese is set, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 193.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

CRANBERRY BARS



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A yummy bar that is tart and sweet at the same time. Easy to put together and your home will smell wonderful while they're baking!

Provided by TWILLIAMS05

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
¾ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally until all of the cranberries have popped, and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir in the oats, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture, and spread the rest into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pack down to form a solid crust, getting it as even as possible. Spread the cooled cranberry mixture over the crust. Pinch off pieces of the remaining mixture and place evenly over the cranberry layer.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. Cool in the pan for about 40 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 25 g

CRANBERRY BARS



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"I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for their tart cranberry flavor," shares Betty Noga, Milwaukie, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups cold butter
1 cup sugar
3 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries and cook until they pop, about 4-6 minutes. Add orange juice, orange zest, butter, cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and set aside. , For crust, combine the flour and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add sugar and oats; mix well. Spoon half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; pat firmly into pan. Spread filling evenly over crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture; pat lightly. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Pick cranberry bars for a colorful addition to a cookie tray and because they are so easy to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, orange juice and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in all remaining Cranberry Filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened; cool.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Stir in all remaining Bar ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 25 mg

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries provide a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for this recipe. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough Before Baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
  • Use a Sharp Knife to Cut the Bars: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even cuts.
  • Serve the Bars Warm or Cold: Cranberry crumb bars are delicious served warm or cold. If you serve them warm, top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Cranberry crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The tartness of the cranberries is perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the crumb topping. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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