Cranberry Bars

Do you have a hard time figuring out what to do with leftover cranberry sauce after the holidays? Cranberry Bars are the answer to your problem! Super simple and super yummy.

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Cranberry Bars

makes a 8x8-inch baking pan

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups leftover cranberry sauce (try my delicious recipe here)

For the crumb crust and topping:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon table salt

• 12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center position.

2. Prepare a 8x8 baking pan with baking spray or line with non-stick foil, or make a parchment sling (spray any exposed pan edges with baking spray).

3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. Using your finger tips, incorporate the softened butter into the flour/oat mixture by squeezing and kneading together until no dry ingredients remain.

5. Press 2/3 of the flour/oat mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, spread the cranberry sauce evenly on top, and sprinkle the remaining flour/oat mixture over the cranberry sauce by dropping 1/4-inch blobs all over.

6. Gently press the crumb topping down and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

7. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

• If doubling this recipe, use a 9x13 pan.

• You may substitute an equal amount of fruit filling or jam for the cranberry sauce.

Candied Cranberries (Viral Recipe)

It seems like every year there’s a new cranberry recipe that goes viral and this year’s recipe, candied cranberries, is a winner for sure! Not only are these tasty cranberry snowballs incredibly festive, they’re a feast for the senses. Outside, the crisp coating pops in your mouth, while inside, the soft centers burst with sweet juice. Wow, they’re completely addictive. I served them to a group of friends recently and they were such a hit. After receiving several requests for the recipe, I thought I should share it with you too. Enjoy!

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Viral Candied Cranberries

makes enough to serve a crowd!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries (dried or frozen will not work)

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups orange juice

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups Prosecco or sparkling wine

• 1 to 2 cups confectioners sugar

Directions

1. Wash cranberries and place in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Combine the orange juice and sparkling wine (or cider) together and pour over fresh cranberries; allow to soak for at least 8 hours, or up to 3 days.

3. When you’re ready to bake, preheat oven to 200F and place rack in center position.

4. Drain the cranberries and toss with confectioners sugar until thickly coated.

5. Arrange coated berries in a single layer on a parchment-lined half sheet pan, separating berries if stuck together, and bake for 5-7 minutes.

6. Remove berries from oven and allow to cool completely before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (see notes below).

Notes

• Feel free to change the soaking solution - replace the orange juice with pomegranate juice, or substitute the Prosecco with champagne, sparkling cider, lemon/lime soda… I found cream soda work quite well… the possibilities are endless.

• To keep the cranberries submerged during the soaking process, use a small plate or small mesh colander to weigh them down.

• If candied cranberries lose their crispness, bake again in a 200F oven for 5 minutes.