Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares are a classic holiday treat that everyone will love. This delicious and festive dessert is made with a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of tangy cranberry filling and a sweet streusel topping. Whether you're looking for a special holiday dessert or just a sweet treat for a special occasion, these cranberry squares are sure to please.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SQUARES
Make and share this Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h35m
Yield 24 sqares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BASE Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Butter a 13" x 9" oven-proof baking dish.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse flour, sugar, salt and butter and whirl until crumbly.
- Spread into prepared baking dish and pat down lightly.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 325 F oven for 20 minutes.
- Scatter cranberries over warm baked base.
- Sprinkle over with shredded coconut.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and lemon juice until well blended.
- Gradually whisk in flour and baking powder.
- Pour lemon mixture over top (it will spread to fill dish during baking).
- Bake uncovered in preheated 325 F oven for about 55 to 60 minutes or until middle is set and edges are golden.
- Cool before cutting.
- Cut into 3" x 1 1/2" squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or you may freeze the squares.
UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SALSA
This recipe was found in a magazine and it turned out to be very tasty and easy to make. Wish to share it with you.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Sauces
Time 23m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse cranberries in cold water.
- In a food processor, add cranberries, apple, red pepper and onion and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together sugar, apple juice, cilantro, Jalapeno pepper and lime zest; mix well to blend.
- Add this mixture to the cranberry mixture and mix well to blend.
- Spoon into jars with a cover and refrigerate.
- To prepare Tortillas:.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut 6 trees from each tortilla, or cut the tortillas into wedges.
- Place cut tortilla on an ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 8 minutes or until crisp.
- You may also place the cut tortillas on parchment paper and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until nice and crisp.
- Store tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
- Serve cranberry salsa with tortilla chips.
- Frozen cranberries can also be used to make the salsa.
CRANBERRY SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Cranberry Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
CRANBERRY SQUARES
I had this at a friend. party and loved it. Not a huge fan of cranberries; but fresh cranberries with the almond extract could almost be mistaken for cherries. I made it several times through the Holidays and it was a huge hit. GREAT for breakfast or tea.any time of the year. Buy fresh cranberries when in season and freeze for cooking throughout the year.
Provided by Brigitte in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add sugar, eggs, and almond extract and mix.
- Stir in flour.
- finally stir in cranberries and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
- Grease a 9x9 pan.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown.
- Other berries can be used; blackberries and blueberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 125.4, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 4.3
UNCLE BILL'S SPECIAL CRANBERRY SAUCE
I have been experimenting with cranberries to try and come up with a sauce that has some delightful flavors. I used various combinations of ingredients and woweee, this one so far is the best.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the cranberries thoroughly in cold water. If using frozen cranberries, thaw first.
- In a medium size saucepan, add cranberries, orange juice, water, sugar, orange-pineapple marmalade, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, lemon zest and orange zest.
- Bring mixture to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries pop, stirring occasionally.
- When cooked, discard cinnamon stick.
- Let cool and then store in a glass container with lid or a dish covered with plastic wrap.
- Keep refrigerated.
- Use as required.
- NOTE: If desired, add 1 1/2 ounces of Light Bacardi Rum when cooking the sauce.
- This is for ADULTS only who accept liquor.
- This gives the cranberry sauce a whole new taste. This is YUM, YUMMY good.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 56, Protein 1.7
CRANBERRY SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Cranberry Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
CRANBERRY BARS
"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
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 SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Cranberry Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
CRANBERRY SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Cranberry Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
CRANBERRY SQUARES
Real quick and easy to make! I got this recipe from an acquaintance at a boardgame night. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I think pecans are a more complementary flavor. These cranberry bars are delicious, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Don't count on leftovers - these moist squares get gobbled right up!
Provided by Divaconviva
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 24 Bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
- Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
- Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
- Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
- Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.
Tips:
- For a chewier bar, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries will make a softer bar.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries and nuts by hand.
- Be sure to press the cranberry mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan so that it doesn't crumble when you cut it into bars.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy holiday bakers. With their tart cranberries, sweet oat topping, and creamy white chocolate drizzle, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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