Cranberry Crumble Bars
These delightful bars perfectly balance tartness and sweetness, making them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the cranberry filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
For the crumble topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries and sugar, cooking until cranberries start to burst and thicken, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon until crumbly.
Layering
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the base, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Notes
Serve plain or with powdered sugar. Pair with ice cream or a hot drink. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.