Cranberry Maple Squares Recipe

Name: Cranberry Maple Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (50 ml) granulated sugar; 2/3 cup (150 ml) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup (175 ml) lightly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup; 4 eggs; 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) pecan halves, chopped; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried cranberries; Pinch of salt; Flat beater; Wire whip; Preheated oven to 350F (180C); 13- by 9-inch (3 L) metal baking pan, greased and lined with greased parchment paper

Servings: persons

2 cups (500 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 ml) granulated sugar
2/3 cup (150 ml) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup (175 ml) lightly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) pecan halves, chopped
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried cranberries
Pinch of salt
Flat beater
Wire whip
Preheated oven to 350F (180C)
13- by 9-inch (3 L) metal baking pan, greased and lined with greased parchment paper

1
Place flour, sugar, butter, baking powder and salt in the mixer bowl.
2
Attach the flat beater and mixer bowl to the mixer.
3
Set to speed 2 and beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until dough forms a ball.
5
On a floured work surface, roll out dough into a 13- by 9-inch (33 by 23 cm) rectangle.
6
Carefully fold twice so it is easier to transfer to the prepared pan.
7
Unfold into the pan, pressing evenly into the bottom and 1 inch (5 cm) up the sides.
8
Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
9
Prepare the filling: Place brown sugar and butter in clean mixer bowl.
10
Remove the flat beater and attach the whip and mixer bowl to the mixer.
11
Set to speed 4 and beat until light and fluffy.
12
Beat in maple syrup.
13
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
14
Remove the mixer bowl.
15
Using a rubber spatula, stir in pecans, cranberries and salt until evenly incorporated.
16
Pour filling into dough and spread evenly in the pan.
17
Bake in lower third of preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until pastry is golden and filling is set.
18
Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
19
Cut into squares.

1671

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

122

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: 2 cups (500 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50 ml) granulated sugar, 2/3 cup (150 ml) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Maple Squares 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.

Cranberry Maple Squares

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