Cranberry Orange Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh cranberries; 2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional); CRUST; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 cup butter; 3 large egg yolks; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 -2 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
CRUST
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup butter
3 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon water

1
Grind cranberries and oranges, including peel; set aside.
2
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, ginger.add ground fruit -- bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thick.
4
Remove from the heat; stir in nuts, if using.
5
Set aside to cool.
6
Meanwhile for crust:
7
Combine flour, sugar and lemon peel in large bowl.
8
Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
9
Add egg yolks, vanilla and just enough water so dough holds it shape.
10
Pat two thirds of dough into 13x9 pan --
11
Cover with cranberry orange mixture.
12
Crumble remaining dough on top.
13
Bake at 425u00b0F for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
14
Cool and cut into bars.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh cranberries, 2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange 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.

Cranberry Orange Bars

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