CRANBERRY TURTLE BARS
Categories Berry Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Cranberry Pecan Fall Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 3 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 short sides. Butter all 4 sides (but not bottom).
- Blend flour, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor, then add butter and pulse until mixture begins to form small (roughly pea-size) lumps. Sprinkle into baking pan, then press down firmly all over with a metal spatula to form an even layer. Bake in middle of oven until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 17 minutes, then cool in pan on a rack.
- Make topping:
- Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramel registers 245°F on thermometer, about 8 minutes. Carefully stir in cranberries, then boil until caramel returns to 245°F. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then stir in pecans until well coated. Working quickly, spread caramel topping over base, using a fork to distribute nuts and berries evenly. Cool completely.
- Cut and decorate bars:
- Lift bars in foil from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 6 crosswise strips, then 6 lengthwise strips to form 36 bars.
- Melt half of chocolate in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove bowl from heat and add remaining chocolate, stirring until smooth. Transfer chocolate to a small heavy-duty sealable plastic bag. Seal bag and snip off a tiny piece of 1 corner to form a small hole, then pipe chocolate decoratively over bars. Let stand at room temperature until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.
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LaKota Koepke
[email protected]These bars look amazing! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.
Armam Raja
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Alfa Omega
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.
Bokang Lee
[email protected]I love the way the cranberries add a pop of color to these bars.
A Brass
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and chocolatey.
Miranda Tsosie
[email protected]I've never made turtle bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out amazing and I'll definitely be making them again.
Ky'lahni Steward
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still delicious the next day.
Denzeljr Gurirab
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Ruben Chavera
[email protected]These bars are so festive and perfect for the holidays! I love the combination of cranberries and chocolate.
Zimya Zelaya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cranberry filling was actually really good, and the bars were very easy to make.
misbah hanif
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Aaron Page
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The bars are incredibly delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Dametri Key
[email protected]These bars are absolutely divine! The cranberry filling is tart and tangy, the caramel is gooey and sweet, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I can't get enough of them!
Mfaheem Mfaheem
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
win zaeem
[email protected]These Cranberry Turtle Bars were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, chewy caramel, and chocolatey goodness was simply irresistible.