Cran-Raspberry Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Cran-Raspberry Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1/2 cup toasted sliced blanched almond; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 10 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; TOPPING; 4 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup raspberry-cranberry frozen juice concentrate (thawed, if frozen); 1/4 cup butter; 1 dash salt; 10 drops red food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

CRUST
1/2 cup toasted sliced blanched almond
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
10 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
TOPPING
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup raspberry-cranberry frozen juice concentrate (thawed, if frozen)
1/4 cup butter
1 dash salt
10 drops red food coloring (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
2
CRUST: Place almonds and confectioners sugar in food processor or blender and process until nuts are finely chopped; set aside.
3
Cream butter in small mixer bowl.
4
Add sugar; mix until light and fluffy.
5
Stir in nut mixture and flour.
6
Pat dough evenly into greased 8-inch square pan; prick with fork.
7
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until edges are light brown and top is still pale.
8
TOPPING: Combine egg yolks and sugar in medium-size heavy saucepan.
9
Stir in juice concentrate, butter and salt.
10
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, 6-8 minutes (do not boil).
11
When mixture reaches 180u00b0 to 185u00b0 F on a candy thermometer, remove from heat.
12
Stir in food coloring if using, and spread mixture over baked crust.
13
Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.
14
Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
15
Cut into bars or diamonds to serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1/2 cup toasted sliced blanched almond, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 10 tablespoons butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Cran-Raspberry Butter 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.

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Cran-Raspberry Butter Bars

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