CRIMSON CRUMBLE BARS

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Baking is my favorite pastime. These moist cranberry bars have a refreshing sweet-tart taste and a pleasant crumble topping. They're great as a snack or anytime treat. -Paula Eriksen Of Palm Harbor, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cranberries and pineapple; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the berries pop. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm; cool for 10 minutes., Pour fruit filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Manaram Praja
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I'm going to make these bars for my next party.


Peg Niles
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These bars sound like the perfect holiday treat.


Darien McMillon
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I can't wait to try these bars. They look so delicious.


md emon julfikar
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These bars are a must-try for any cranberry lover.


SR Sumon
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again and again.


Bee Wilbur
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Bhumi ram Kunwar
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I love the way the cranberries burst in my mouth when I bite into one of these bars.


Conor Mcnamara
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crumble topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Jesiah Miller
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The crimson color of these bars is so festive and eye-catching. They're perfect for holiday parties.


Evah P
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can whip up a batch in no time.


Abdullahi Alasan Yusuf
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberries, but these bars changed my mind. The sweetness of the crumble topping balanced out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Kalpani Navodya
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crumble topping was just the right amount of crunch.


Ace ofGore
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My goodness, these crimson crumble bars are an absolute delight! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet crumbly topping is pure heaven.