These cranberry crumble bars are a delightful tart fruit dessert perfect for holiday baking. With a buttery streusel topping that complements the tangy cranberries, this easy bar recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Cranberry Crumble Bars

These cranberry crumble bars feature a buttery crust and a generous layer of tart cranberries, all topped with a crumbly streusel. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cranberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries start to burst, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Crust and Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until crumbly. Stir in the rolled oats.
4. Assemble the Bars: Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Spread the cranberry filling evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
6. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your delicious cranberry crumble bars!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 26g