Description
Cranberry crumble pie bars blend festive flavors in a delightful dessert that marries tart berries with buttery crumble. Seasonal warmth fills each bite, inviting you to savor the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Base and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour melted butter and vanilla into the dry mixture, gently stirring until a coarse, crumbly texture forms.
- Transfer half of the crumble mixture into the prepared baking dish, firmly pressing it down to create an even base layer.
- In a separate saucepan, simmer cranberries with sugar over medium heat until they soften and burst, releasing their natural juices.
- Carefully spread the cooked cranberry mixture evenly across the pressed crumble crust.
- Scatter the remaining crumble mixture over the cranberry layer, ensuring a uniform covering.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns a golden brown and the edges appear slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit different taste preferences, ensuring the tartness of cranberries remains balanced.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or oat flour, making the recipe accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the crumble’s texture by chilling the butter-oat mixture before pressing into the pan, which helps create a more structured and crisp base.
- Experiment with additional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to add depth and warmth to the cranberry filling, elevating the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg