Best 8 Cranberry Bog Bark Recipes
Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary adventure with our collection of cranberry bog bark recipes. These treats are not only visually stunning with their vibrant red and white appearance but also offer a burst of sweet and tangy flavors. From the classic cranberry bog bark made with melted chocolate, dried cranberries, and white chocolate drizzle to variations featuring nuts, pretzels, and even bacon, there's a recipe for every palate. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating this delicious and festive snack that's perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make yet impressive cranberry bog bark variations.
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CRANBERRY BOG BARS
Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners' sugar before serving. -Sally Wakefield, Gans, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine 2-1/2 cups oats and flour. Gradually add to creamed mixture until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with cranberry sauce. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter; stir in the pecans and remaining brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over cranberry sauce. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PISTACHIO CRANBERRY BARK
I picked up this bark recipe at a Christmas sweets swap hosted by a woman in my Bible study group. My family, friends and I think it's just divine. Even my dad, who's not big on candy, loves it. -Susan Wacek, Pleasanton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup pistachios and half of the cranberries; spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with melted candy coating. Cut through layers with a knife to swirl., Sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and cranberries. Refrigerate until firm., Cut or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY NUT BARK
Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap in less than 30 minutes, and everyone who tries it asks for more-and requests the recipe, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield About 1-3/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Break into small pieces; store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WHITE CHOCOLATE BARK WITH PISTACHIOS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Put 9 ounces of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until just melted. Stir in the remaining 3 ounces chocolate and let stand 3 minutes. Stir until completely smooth. If there are still some lumps, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each, to melt any remaining chocolate, but take care not to heat more than necessary.
- Pour the chocolate onto the parchment and gently spread to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Sprinkle the pistachios and cranberries on top, pressing very lightly so they adhere. Sprinkle with the flaky salt.
- Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
CRANBERRY BUTTER CRUNCH BARK
One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making buttercrunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.-Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1 cup butter, sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until hard., Break toffee into pieces. Place in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Divide in half; set aside., Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with remaining butter. In a microwave, melt 4 cups white candy coating. Stir in 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries and half of reserved toffee pieces. , Pour onto 1 prepared pan; spread to edges. Repeat with remaining white candy coating, dried cranberries and toffee pieces. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 18g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK
The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy to make. -Elizabeth Hodges, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Stir almonds and cranberries into white chocolate. Thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. , With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BAKER'S ONE BOWL CRANBERRY BARK
Try BAKERS ONE BOWL Cranberry Bark. Peppermint bark is usually in the holiday spotlight, but this festive white-chocolatey cranberry bark will be certain to steal the dessert table show.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chocolate Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir cranberries and nuts into chocolate; spread onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.2524 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
CRANBERRY BOG BARS
I got this from a Taste Of Home magazine. It's a great way to use up cranberries. It's very easy and has few ingredients
Provided by Kathy-Lynn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen., 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
- Stir in 2 1/2 cups oats and flour.
- Press into greased 9x13 baking pan.
- Spread with cranberry sauce.
- In a microwavable safe bowl; melt remaining butter; stir in the pecans and remaining brown sugar and oats.
- Sprinkle over cranberry sauce Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Cut into bars.
- I did not use the pecans and it turned out great.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 106.1, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 27.6, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Don't overcook the sugar mixture, or it will become too thick and hard to spread.
- Work quickly to spread the sugar mixture onto the parchment paper, as it will start to set quickly.
- Be careful not to break the chocolate when you are dipping the cranberries into it.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Use a variety of toppings, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit, to add flavor and texture to the bark.
Conclusion:
Cranberry Bog Bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holidays. It is a combination of sweet and tart, and the cranberries add a festive touch. This bark is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. So next time you have a bag of cranberries, try making this Cranberry Bog Bark. You won't be disappointed!
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