Cranberry-Orange Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters and seeded; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional; 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup butter, cubed; 3 large egg yolks; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters and seeded
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water

1
Grind cranberries and oranges (including peel). Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Add ground fruit; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts if desired. Set aside to cool.
2
Meanwhile, for crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and lemon zest. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
3
Pat two-thirds of dough into a greased
4
. Cover with cranberry-orange mixture. Crumble remaining dough on top. Bake at 425u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into bars.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters and seeded, 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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