CRANBERRY-APPLE BUTTER BARS

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I found this recipe in the Pillsbury Fall Baking Booklet that I found in the checkout aisle of the grocery store. The pictures in this booklet are absolutely amazing! One medium orange will provide enough grated pell and the 1/4 cup of juice called for in this recipe. Homemade or purchased apple butter will work in this recipe.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 32 bars, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries (or frozen)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple butter
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup butter, softened or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, granulated sugar, orange peel and orange juice. Heat to boiling over heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries pop and lose their round shape and mixture thickens. Stir in apple butter and 2 tablespoons butter; remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and oats. Press 3 cups oat mixture in pan.
  • Spread cranberry filling over base. Crumble remaining 2 cups oat mixture over filling; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.1, Protein 1.2

Tamal Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these bars! The apples and butter crust were the perfect balance.


Azadaar Hussain
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These bars were the perfect fall treat! The cranberries and apples were a delicious combination.


Heather Young
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Naveed Siyal
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The bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Akidul on Fira
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Bemarley Brizzy
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Kanzy Ibrahim
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These bars were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about them.


Bheki Maphosa
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The bars were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Mr. Boss Made Von
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in these bars. They're the perfect fall treat.


Nathaneal Arellano
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Melissa McCune
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Sk sorob Mahmud
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The bars were a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Noman Jahangir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate two of them in one sitting!


Emotional Boy
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


divine justice
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I love the combination of cranberries and apples in these bars. The butter crust is also delicious.


Rana hasan khan
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the cranberries and apples, which made it even easier.


Tayese Alaragbo
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Courtney Amber
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These cranberry apple butter bars were a hit! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet apples was perfect, and the butter crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.