How do you store cranberry crumb bars?

Cranberry crumb bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months.

Can I use frozen cranberries for cranberry crumb bars?

Yes, you can use frozen cranberries! There’s no need to thaw them before using. Just add them directly to your filling mixture.

How do I prevent the bottom crust from getting soggy?

To prevent a soggy bottom crust, blind bake the bottom crust for a shorter amount of time before adding the cranberry filling. You can also add a thin layer of finely ground nuts or breadcrumbs to the bottom crust.

Can I make cranberry crumb bars ahead of time?

Absolutely! Cranberry crumb bars are a great make-ahead dessert. You can prepare them fully and store them in the refrigerator for a few days before serving, or freeze them for longer storage.

Delicious Cranberry Crumb Bars: 7 Easy Holiday Secrets

Name: Cranberry Crumb Bars: The BEST Easy Holiday Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest

Description

Sweet and tart cranberry filling nestled between layers of buttery crumble. Perfect for the holidays or any time you need a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cold butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press half of crumble mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, flour, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 1015 minutes.
Pour cranberry filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the filling.
Bake for 3035 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Let bars cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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