CRANBERRY TURTLE BARS
Categories Berry Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Cranberry Pecan Fall Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 3 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 short sides. Butter all 4 sides (but not bottom).
- Blend flour, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor, then add butter and pulse until mixture begins to form small (roughly pea-size) lumps. Sprinkle into baking pan, then press down firmly all over with a metal spatula to form an even layer. Bake in middle of oven until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 17 minutes, then cool in pan on a rack.
- Make topping:
- Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramel registers 245°F on thermometer, about 8 minutes. Carefully stir in cranberries, then boil until caramel returns to 245°F. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then stir in pecans until well coated. Working quickly, spread caramel topping over base, using a fork to distribute nuts and berries evenly. Cool completely.
- Cut and decorate bars:
- Lift bars in foil from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 6 crosswise strips, then 6 lengthwise strips to form 36 bars.
- Melt half of chocolate in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove bowl from heat and add remaining chocolate, stirring until smooth. Transfer chocolate to a small heavy-duty sealable plastic bag. Seal bag and snip off a tiny piece of 1 corner to form a small hole, then pipe chocolate decoratively over bars. Let stand at room temperature until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.
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Dhrubo Azim
[email protected]These bars are so delicious. I can't wait to make them again.
Ronald Thompson
[email protected]These bars are so moist and chewy. They're the perfect texture for a dessert.
Yelvin Haig Caraballo
[email protected]These bars are so festive and colorful. They're perfect for any holiday party.
Najare Aalam
[email protected]These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. I love that I can just grab one and go.
Picno Tech
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special treat.
Cameron Motes
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw them together and pop them in the oven.
Segundo Acero
[email protected]I love the combination of cranberries and chocolate. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Hopefiend
[email protected]These bars are so delicious and festive. They're perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.
Alex Brown
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
korim Vai
[email protected]These are the best cranberry turtle bars I've ever had. I'll never buy them from the store again.
andbtrue
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
shain islam
[email protected]These bars were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Fabian Taylor
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different nuts, fruits, and even different chocolate, and it always turns out great.
Sk Rofik
[email protected]These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and chewy.
Jodo Kholi
[email protected]I didn't have any pecans on hand, so I substituted walnuts instead. They worked great and added a nice nutty flavor to the bars.
Edeka Enyinda
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow, and the bars were surprisingly simple to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but these came out looking and tasting like they were made by a professional.
Amadou Maxc
[email protected]I love the festive red and green colors of these bars, perfect for the holiday season. They also taste amazing, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
kabir shah
[email protected]Wow, what a treat! The Cranberry Turtle Bars turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about them. Will definitely be making them again soon!
Rafael Santana
[email protected]These Cranberry Turtle Bars were an absolute delight! The combination of the tart cranberries, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate was simply heavenly. I especially loved the crunch from the pecans, which added a nice textural contrast.