CARAMEL CRANBERRY BARS

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This recipe is always a crowd pleasure. The tartness of the cranberries along with the sweet caramel sauce works out beautifully. Every time I bring these to a family meal or other function, numerous people ask for the recipe. You can make multiple batches and place in the freezer for future events. Especially around the...

Provided by Cathie Valentine

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c fresh cranberries-rinsed and dried
3 Tbsp sugar
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c oats, regular
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
2 stick butter (not margarine) melted
5 oz chopped dates
3/4 c pecans-chopped
1/3 c all purpose flour
12 oz jar of caramel sauce
****PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES****

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse , drain and pat dry fresh cranberries. Place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoonfuls of granulated sugar. Sitr, coating the cranberries, and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour,1/2 teaspoonful of baking soda, 2 cups of oats, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of light brown sugar. Pour the melted butter over the the oats mixture and mix until crumbly. scoop out 1 cup of this oat mixture and set aside to use as topping for later.
  • 3. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • 4. Sprinkle the dates evenly on top of crust. Next sprinkle on the chopped pecans and finally the sugar coated cranberries.
  • 5. In another bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of flour with the caramel sauce. Stir really well until the sauce is smooth. Spoon the caramel mixture on top of the cranberries. Finally ,sprinkle the oat mixture that you set aside evenly over the caramel mixture. Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely. Cut into bars. I keep mine stored int he refrigerator.

rosemary romero
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat.


Adebiyi israel
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I can't wait to make these bars again.


Glenn Amparo
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These bars are a must-try!


Umair Raza05
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I would give these bars a 10/10.


MD. KAMRUZZAMAN MUllAH Ripon
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These were the perfect treat for a holiday party.


Asif Bos
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I love the combination of caramel and cranberries in these bars.


Bright Tetteh
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These were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Leonisa Amor “Nisa” Nedia
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I would definitely recommend these bars. They are delicious and easy to make.


Themba Makhaye
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Donn donn
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the bars turned out great.


Nadia Clayton
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These were really good! I made them for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best caramel cranberry bars he's ever had.


Star Song (Knottedfingers)
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I've made them several times now and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Kiran Preeya
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These were absolutely delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.