Best 6 Cranberry Crumb Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Crumb Squares, a perfect blend of tangy cranberries, sweet crumble topping, and a buttery crust. This delectable treat is not only visually appealing but also bursts with a burst of vibrant flavors. The combination of the tart cranberries and the sweet crumble creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. The buttery crust adds a touch of richness and a satisfying crunch to every bite. Whether you're looking for a delightful dessert to share with loved ones or a special treat to indulge in, our Cranberry Crumb Squares are sure to be a hit. Explore our collection of recipes to discover variations of this classic dessert, including gluten-free, vegan, and even a delightful twist with the addition of orange zest.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Pick cranberry bars for a colorful addition to a cookie tray and because they are so easy to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, orange juice and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in all remaining Cranberry Filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened; cool.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Stir in all remaining Bar ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 25 mg

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Turkey isn't the only leftover to contend with. These sweet-tart fruit-filled treats put that extra can of cranberry sauce to delicious use.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce or 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (7 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
6 tablespoons cranberry juice
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Filling:If making your own, pulse dried cranberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into cold water, then add to cranberry mixture, whisking to combine. Stir in juice. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and sugar dissolves, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • Dough:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, and line with parchment, letting 2 long sides overhang edges. Butter parchment, then flour parchment and sides of pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add brown sugar and butter, and stir until well combined. Mix in egg and vanilla, then oats and walnuts.
  • Press half the dough into pan. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then crumble remaining dough on top of filling. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour, then lift out using parchment. Cut into 2-inch squares.

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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These crumble bars are a yummy way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Nicole Werner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is evenly combined but still crumbly. Firmly press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Spread mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top until evenly distributed. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and cream cheese is set, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 193.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

EASY APPLE-CRANBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Looking for a delicious fruit dessert? Then check out these apple and cranberry squares made with Original Bisquick® mix and served with ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 5 large)
1 bag (6 oz) sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture to small bowl; stir in pecans. Set aside for topping. Pat remaining crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, granulated sugar and cinnamon. In small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Spoon filling over crust; sprinkle reserved crumb/nut mixture over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRANBERRY CRUMB SQUARES



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Make and share this Cranberry Crumb Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ed Paulhus

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened (175 mL)
1/3 cup icing sugar (75 mL)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (375 mL)
1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice (50 mL)
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed, divided (45 mL)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (30 mL)
1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (75 mL)
1/4 cup butter, cold (50 mL)
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped (175 mL)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Cream together soft butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
  • Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) flour.
  • Press onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking pan.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Reduce temperature to 325 degrees (160 degrees C). In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Stir in ReaLemon.
  • Pour over prepared crust.
  • In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoons (15 mL) of the brown sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon evenly over cheese mixture. In medium mixing bowl, combine remaining brown sugar and 1/3 cup (75 mL) flour.
  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Sprinkle evenly over cranberry mixture.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minute or until bubbly and golden.
  • Cool.
  • Serve warm or chilled.
  • Cover leftovers; refrigerate.

Tips:

  • When making the cranberry filling, be sure to use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries will not work as well.
  • To make the crumb topping, you can use either all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help the squares to hold their shape.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can make the crumb topping by hand. Just use a fork to blend the ingredients together.
  • These squares are best served warm, but they can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cranberry crumb squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual get-togethers. With their sweet and tart cranberry filling and buttery crumb topping, these squares are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give cranberry crumb squares a try.

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