31 Irresistible Christmas Cranberry Orange Bars You’ll Crave
These Christmas Cranberry Orange Bars are a festive treat combining tart cranberries and zesty orange in a buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour: for the base
- 1/2 cup butter, softened: for richness
- 1/4 cup sugar: to sweeten the crust
- 1 cup fresh cranberries: for tartness
- 1/2 cup orange juice: for citrus flavor
- 1/2 cup sugar: for the filling
- 1 tbsp cornstarch: to thicken
- 1 tsp orange zest: for extra aroma
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, butter, and sugar to form the crust. Press into a baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch, and zest in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Spread the filling over the crust. Bake for another 20 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best results.
- Adjust sugar to taste if cranberries are very tart.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg