CRANBERRY PECAN BARS

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I have been making these bars for almost 40 years. I got the recipe from my mother who is 90 years old! They are great with vanilla ice cream (low fat, of course). Sandra Bunte, Covina, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry juice, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup honey
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter until blended. Set aside 2/3 cup. Pat remaining mixture onto the bottom of a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, 7 tablespoons cranberry juice, raisins, honey, sugar substitute, cinnamon and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until berries pop. , Combine the cornstarch and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into berry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with pecans and reserved oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Gamal Abdelfath
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Kgauhelo Nyamatane
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I can't wait to make these bars again. They're so good!


Doreen Nkiru Ezebilo
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Oziel Marin
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I love that these bars are made with real cranberries. It gives them such a great flavor.


Mohammad Abu Ashour
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These bars are so easy to make, I can even get my kids to help me.


Rebecca Doyle
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


Sawyer Scott
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These bars are the perfect treat to bring to a potluck.


Sabin Pandit
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I love the way these bars look. They're so pretty and elegant.


Evie mai Parton
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These bars are so delicious and festive. They're perfect for any holiday party.


Aekhtar Abbas
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Emmanuel Banda
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cranberries give them a nice tartness, while the pecans add a sweet crunch.


Willie McBride
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.


Penny Mutio
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them. And they're so delicious, you'll want to make them again and again.


Ruth Bowie
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I love the combination of tart cranberries and sweet pecans in these bars. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Sonu badshah
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These cranberry pecan bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and tasted even better the next day.