Best 11 Cranberry Pear Cake Bars Recipes

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Cranberry pear cake bars are a delectable dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the juicy, slightly tart flavor of pears. These treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With their crumbly crust, tender and moist interior, and sweet and tangy filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create delicious cranberry pear cake bars that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PEAR CAKE



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If you want a change-of-pace cake that's full of fall flavors, try this pairing of cranberries and pears. The nutty filling and glaze topping elevate it from a coffee cake to a special dessert. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons 2% milk
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cranberries and apple pie spice; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Fold in pears. , Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture; top with remaining batter and pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY-PEAR CRUMBLE BARS



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Sweet pears and tart cranberries pair perfectly in these treats, which are part bar cookie, and part fruit crisp. Here, both crust and crumble topping are made from the same almond flour-rolled oat mixture mixture, giving it a nutty flavor. Precooking the filling allows the fruit to soften and release some juices ahead of time so the bottom crust stays nice and crisp. The result is a chewy, fruity cookie that just as easily a perfect afternoon snack as it is a paired with some ice cream for dessert. Choose pears that are on the firm side of ripe: Comice and Anjou both work great.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 9x9-inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound/454 grams pears (2 large), ripe but firm
2 cups/200 grams fresh cranberries
1/2 cup/101 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/220 grams light brown sugar, packed
1 cup/112 grams almond flour
1 cup/99 grams rolled oats
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/227 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Prepare filling: Peel, core and chop the pears into 1/2-inch pieces. You should have about 2 1/2 cups of chopped pears. Add pears, cranberries, sugar and orange juice to a heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pears soften, cranberries burst, and juices are thickened and jammy, 7 to 10 minutes. Add vanilla, orange zest and fresh ginger and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the crust.
  • Prepare crust and crumble: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, almond flour, oats and salt. Stir to combine. Add butter and almond extract, and stir until crumbs are well moistened.
  • Reserve about 2 1/2 cups/360 grams of the mixture for the topping. Pour remaining crumbs into prepared dish and press them into an even layer. Bake the crust until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Spoon filling (it's O.K. if it's still warm) evenly over the hot crust, top with reserved crumbs, and return pan to oven. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the bars cool slightly before cutting and serving.

CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE BARS



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Sweet pears and an orange-scented crumb balance tart cranberries, making this cake delicious as an afternoon snack or as a dessert with whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
2 firm pears, peeled, halved, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
8 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup walnut pieces
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on sides; butter paper, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and zest until smooth. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in pears, cranberries, and walnuts.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in pan set on a rack. Using parchment overhang, lift cake from pan, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 18 squares; serve with whipped cream, if desired.

UPSIDE-DOWN PEAR CRANBERRY TART



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I like this dessert because I like most upside-down things. This rustic tart with a circle of pears gets its origins from the French apple tart Tatin, and can be a beautiful alternative to classic American apple pie. This dessert feels more like cooking than baking; you don't even need a pie tin. And if you feel like it, you can just use premade dough. P.S. Caramel is not as scary as it's made out to be, as long as you don't touch it.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 pounds (about 5) hard Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Juice from 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 Pie Crust, recipe follows, or 2 refrigerated store-bought crusts, rolled together
Creme fraiche, for serving, optional
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the pears, nutmeg and half of the lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Melt the butter with the remaining lemon juice, the salt and 3 tablespoons water in a heavy ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the sugar into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook the mixture without stirring, letting it foam and bubble; the butter will separate, which is OK. Watch the mixture carefully while it cooks because once the water evaporates and the sugar begins to change color, things happen quickly. When it becomes the color of light brown sugar, about 10 minutes, remove it from the heat. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Being careful not to burn yourself, sprinkle the cranberries and ginger into the caramel. Arrange the pears in the skillet round side-down in concentric circles as nicely as you can, fitting in as many pears as possible.
  • Return the skillet to the burner over medium heat and cook until the pears start to soften when you poke them with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While your pears cook, roll out your Pie Crust on a flour-dusted surface to an 11-inch circle. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Lay the crust over the pears, tucking it in around the edge of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Bake until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
  • Allow the tart to cool until you can handle it, about 10 minutes. Put a plate on top of the tart using heatproof pads and flip it over so the pears are on top. Slice and serve warm with creme fraiche, if using.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse until the butter is evenly distributed but still visible in chunks. While pulsing, add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is just wet enough to hold together when pinched between your fingers. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a disc and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

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-PEAR COFFEE CAKE



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This is my favorite cake to make for last-minute occasions. I also make it to give to friends because it always turns out just right, and it's made with ingredients I normally have on hand. -Beverly Lovegrove, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large pear, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pear, cranberries and orange zest., Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Pear and cranberry upside-down cake. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Shanda

Time 1h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
½ cup unsalted butter
4 cups white sugar, divided
5 medium pears - peeled, cored and sliced
½ (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup vanilla soy milk
⅔ cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cut a rectangle out of waxed paper to fit an 8x12-inch cake pan. Spray the pan with cooking spray, then place waxed paper liner over the bottom.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add 2 cups sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add pear slices; reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add cranberries.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Combine remaining 2 cups sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl using a hand mixer until cake batter is smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until well combined. Fold in walnuts.
  • Pour pear-cranberry mixture into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to spread cake batter evenly on top of fruit.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Place a platter on top of the cake pan and carefully flip the pan and platter over, allowing the cake to settle on the platter. Lift cake pan off and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 258.6 mg, Sugar 50.3 g

PEAR AND CRANBERRY CAKE



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Pears and cranberries taste divine mixed together in this delightful cake. This is also the perfect choice for a dessert that you can make and freeze ahead....simply take it out the night before and dessert is done!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup europe's best harvest cranberries, frozen
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup crisco canola oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice or 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Robin Hood Nutri Flour Blend
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 10-inch tube pan.
  • Place pears, cranberries , brown sugar and cinnnamon in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine . Reserve.
  • Beat eggs, and sugar until combined. Add oil, orange juice and vanilla. Beat well. Add remaining dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Batter will be thick.
  • Spoon 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Place pear mixture over batter. Spoon remaining batter over pear mixture. Do not worry if pear mixture is not completely covered. Sprinkle coarse sugar over batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 1.8

PEAR-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
3 firm but ripe pears, such as Anjou
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup cranberries
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 large eggs
1 cup milk, room temperature
Spice Ice Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a medium skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted and thoroughly combined, about 6 minutes. Pour into a 10-by-2-inch professional round cake pan.
  • Peel pears, core, and slice into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Coat with lemon juice, and arrange on top of brown-sugar mixture in a spiral pattern around edge of pan. Fan out slices in center. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cranberries over pears, and set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger together in a medium bowl, and set aside. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with remaining cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add milk alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with four; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cranberries; pour over fruit in pan. Bake until a tester inserted in the center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto a serving platter. Serve with spice ice cream.

ANN'S CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE



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Make and share this Ann's Cranberry-Pear Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Camerons

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup milk
3 cups peeled and coarsely chopped pears (or apples)
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Let the butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time; beating on medium to high speed for 6 minutes total.
  • Add vanilla then eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition and scraping the bowl often.
  • Beat in milk. Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Fold in pears and cranberries.
  • Spoon batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2" baking pan evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.

PEAR CRANBERRY CAKE



Pear Cranberry Cake image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Cinnamon     Potluck     Boil     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 Bosc pears (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup cranberries (thawed if frozen)
For glaze:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 (3-inch-long) cinnamon sticks
Equipment: a 10-by 4-inch angel food cake pan or a 15- cup Bundt pan

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter cake pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined well.
  • At low speed, mix in pears and cranberries, then mix in flour mixture until incorporated.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in pan 30 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
  • Make glaze:
  • Bring cream, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool glaze 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks, then pour glaze over cake, letting some drip down sides.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries and pears for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cranberries and pears by hand.
  • Be sure to drain the cranberries well after rinsing them, or the bars will be too wet.
  • For a sweeter cake, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • If you want a more tart cake, add an extra 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the batter.
  • Be sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting them, or they will fall apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Pear Cake Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cranberries and pears add a beautiful pop of color and flavor, and the crumbly topping adds a delightful crunch. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these Cranberry Pear Cake Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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