CRANBERRY ORANGE BARS

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This is an old family favorite. Makes great snacks or can be served as dessert. Be sure to remove the seeds if present from the oranges.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup butter
3 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Grind cranberries and oranges, including peel; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, ginger.add ground fruit -- bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thick.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in nuts, if using.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile for crust:.
  • Combine flour, sugar and lemon peel in large bowl.
  • Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Add egg yolks, vanilla and just enough water so dough holds it shape.
  • Pat two thirds of dough into 13x9 pan --
  • Cover with cranberry orange mixture.
  • Crumble remaining dough on top.
  • Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • Cool and cut into bars.

jediael khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Lily Moreno
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These bars are the perfect addition to any holiday party.


Nuhum Morales
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I've never made cranberry orange bars before, but this recipe made it easy. They were delicious!


Axmad Yuusuf
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these bars were a disaster.


Favour Kotse
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as well as the ones in the picture.


Ssebudde Marvinie
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Abu tiiey
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Yum!


Ibna Jahid
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These bars were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ssebayiga kb
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I love the combination of cranberries and oranges in these bars. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Framence Chanda
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These cranberry orange bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in no time.


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