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Cranberry Crumble Pie Bars

Cranberry Crumble Pie Bars

Delicious and easy to make Cranberry Crumble Pie Bars with a buttery crust and sweet cranberry filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Crumble and Crust

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk whole or nondairy
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds optional

Cranberry Filling

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries do not thaw
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice

Orange Icing (Optional)

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the crumble mixture: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbles.
  • Whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla together in a small bowl. Pour over the flour/butter mixture and mix until it resembles moist crumbly sand.
  • Set 2 cups of the crumble mixture aside. Pour the remaining into the prepared pan and flatten to form an even crust.
  • For the cranberry filling: Mix all filling ingredients together and spread over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture and almonds on top.
  • Bake for about 40-50 minutes until browned. Allow to cool completely.
  • Make the icing: Whisk together and drizzle over cooled bars, then cut into squares.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Iced or plain bars freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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