Apple Cranberry Bars Recipe

Name: Apple Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar granulated; 1 cup butter softened; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons orange zest grated; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups apples chopped, peeled; 1 cup cranberries fresh, frozen, coarsely chopped; 1 cup nuts chopped; ⅓ cup butter softened; 3 ounces cream cheese softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon orange zest grated; 2 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar granulated
1 cup butter softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups apples chopped, peeled
1 cup cranberries fresh, frozen, coarsely chopped
1 cup nuts chopped
⅓ cup butter softened
3 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest grated
2 teaspoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C) F, grease a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan.
2
In a large mixer bowl, combine the sugar, butter, eggs, orange peel and vanilla extract.
3
Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.
4
Reduce the speed to low; add the flour, baking soda and salt.
5
Continue beating, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed.
6
By hand, stir in the apples, cranberries and nuts.
7
Spread in the prepared pan.
8
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Cool completely.
10
In a small mixer bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract.
11
Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 Reduce the speed to low.
12
Continue beating, gradually adding the powdered sugar, orange peel and enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
13
Thinly frost the cooled bars, cut into bars.

1531

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar granulated, 1 cup butter softened, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons orange zest grated, and more.

Yes, Apple Cranberry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Cranberry Bars

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