Cranberry Crumble Bars

Pick cranberry bars for a colorful addition to a cookie tray and because they are so easy to make.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

dozen

Cranberry Filling

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup orange juice

1/4

cup water

cups fresh cranberries

tablespoon grated orange peel

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bars

3/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1/4

teaspoon salt

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, orange juice and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in all remaining Cranberry Filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened; cool.
Heat oven to 400ºF. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Stir in all remaining Bar ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press lightly.
Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Makes 4 dozen bars

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How-To

Line the baking pan with foi to make cleanup and cutting bars easy.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)

Calories 60

(Calories from Fat 20),

Total Fat 2g

(Saturated Fat 1g,),

Cholesterol 5mg;
Sodium 25mg;
Total Carbohydrate 10g

(Dietary Fiber 1g,

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
1/2 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cranberry Crumble Bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens