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.

Charles Simmons
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the cranberries and pears in these bars.


Fatai Kolade
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was glad to find a recipe for cranberry pear cake bars that didn't contain any nuts.


dirk louw
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a day ahead and they were just as good the next day.


Kh Samoon
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I love how these bars are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Marcelina Robles
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sandra Worship
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I've never made cranberry pear cake bars before, but these were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Morsalim
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the way the cranberries and pears complement each other.


Mayson Tumelo
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I made these bars for my family and they all loved them. They said they were the best cranberry pear cake bars they'd ever had.


kuraskite
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries and pears.


MILLER PRINCE
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I love the combination of cranberries and pears in these bars. They're so festive and delicious.


Jackson Camille
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These bars are perfect for a holiday party or potluck. They're easy to transport and everyone loves them.


Scott Maclean
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I even had my kids help me, and they had a blast.


Louis Graffham
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These are the best cranberry pear cake bars I've ever had! The cranberries and pears are so juicy and flavorful, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Vulpe Bianca
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Rj Rubel 8870 Rj Rubel
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These cranberry pear cake bars were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the festive flavors.