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Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

"Enjoy the combination of two fall flavors, pumpkin and cranberries, for a scrumptious treat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 - 2 1/2x2 inch bars
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 3 teaspoons McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cake mix, nuts, butter and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
  2. Place jellied cranberry sauce and orange juice in small saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs. Add pumpkin, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and remaining 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice; mix well.
  3. Spread cranberry sauce evenly over crust. Pour pumpkin mixture over cranberry. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping. Bake 45 minutes or until crumb topping is golden brown. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 346 | Total Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Michelle S   view full review
I made this for Thanksgiving and my family loved it! I cut big pieces out and served it like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2004 by THEFAMILYCHEF   view full review
These were awesome and easy to make. The crust was thick and yummy. The only problem is it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2004 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
I enjoyed the taste of this recipe, but had trouble with the cooking time. I burned the bottom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by T. MARTIN   view full review
I was a little leery of the pumpkin--cranberry combination but was pleasantly surprised. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by CATSTEFFT   view full review
Oh my LORD these are heavenly!!! Cook them for parties so there won't be any leftovers headed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by Peggy 's Kitchen   view full review
Good bars.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2004 by bakin' away   view full review
Very tasty despite the odd combination of ingredients. Definitely put foil or parchemnt paper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by CHEFMARCIA   view full review
what a fantastic recipe!!! I would, however, suggest to grease the baking dish. This was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by FreddieDebbie   view full review
Easy to put together. Neat combination of cranberry & pumpkin. Be sure to cool to room...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by NAJALA   view full review
These bars are fantastic!!! Rave reviews all around. However, I would suggest making a more...

 

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