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Cranberry Bars

By: Betty Noga  
"'I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for their tart cranberry flavor,' shares Betty Noga, Milwaukie, Oregon."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups cold butter or margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries and cook until they pop, about 4-6 minutes. Add orange juice, peel, butter, cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 minutes more or until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add sugar and oats; mix well. Spoon half into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan; pat firmly into pan. Spread filling evenly over crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture; pat lightly. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These were well liked in my house but personally I felt they were a little dry. The recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Heidi B. 
These were really simple to put together and will make a nice addition to cookie trays for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by dizziepixie 
This was a good recipe, however not a great one. I do love the hint of orange in it, but i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by shishkabeenie 
very tasty. not too sweet, not too tart. next time i think i'll add even more orange flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Terri 
These cranberry bars were delicious. I will be making them whenever I can! MORE

 
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