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Cranberry Bars

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Warm, nutty, and bright, these Cranberry Bars offer a delightful balance of tart fruit and sweet, buttery crumble, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (30g) sliced almonds (optional)
  • 4 cups (400g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh orange juice (for icing)
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cut in the butter until the texture is crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add wet ingredients. Whisk together the egg, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla, then stir into the flour mixture.
  5. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  6. Make the filling by mixing cranberries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and fresh orange juice.
  7. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust.
  8. Sprinkle reserved crumble dough over the cranberry layer and top with almonds if desired.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
  10. Cool completely in the pan, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  11. Glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar with 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over bars and cut into squares.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for a tender texture. Store bars covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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