Cranberry Orange Crumble Bars are a delicious and festive dessert perfect for your fall dessert board, combining tart cranberries with a sweet orange flavor.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:16 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, combine cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice.
Spread the cranberry mixture over the crust in the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the cranberries.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a sweeter taste, you can add more sugar to the cranberry mixture.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat!