Pumpkin Cranberry Bars Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18.25 ounces cake mix, yellow; 2 cups pecans finely chopped, or walnuts, or mixing; 1/2 cup margarine softened; 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 16 ounces cranberry sauce; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 3 large eggs; 15 ounces pumpkin puree (canned); 14 ounces milk, sweetened condensed sweetened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Combine cake mix, nuts, butter and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until crumbly.
3
Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture.
4
Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
5
Place jellied cranberry sauce and orange juice in small saucepan.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until smooth.
7
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
8
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs.
9
Add pumpkin, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and remaining 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice; mix well.
10
Spread cranberry sauce evenly over crust.
11
Pour pumpkin mixture over cranberry.
12
Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
13
Bake 45 minutes or until crumb topping is golden brown.
14
Serve warm or chilled.

563

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18.25 ounces cake mix, yellow, 2 cups pecans finely chopped, or walnuts, or mixing, 1/2 cup margarine softened, 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Cranberry Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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