Delight your palate with the tantalizing flavors of Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares, a delectable treat that combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of sugar, and the richness of butter in a perfect harmony. This classic dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, featuring a vibrant red cranberry filling nestled between layers of golden brown pastry. Additionally, discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a gluten-free version and a delightful twist with orange zest, ensuring there's a perfect Cranberry Square for every palate and dietary preference. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dessert, offering step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to recreate this timeless classic in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SQUARES
Real quick and easy to make! I got this recipe from an acquaintance at a boardgame night. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I think pecans are a more complementary flavor. These cranberry bars are delicious, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Don't count on leftovers - these moist squares get gobbled right up!
Provided by Divaconviva
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 24 Bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
- Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
- Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
- Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
- Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.
CRANBERRY SQUARES
These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Provided by DRYW
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
CRANBERRY SQUARES
Brandied cranberry sauce makes a delicious filling for these brown sugar-oat squares. We can almost guarantee they'll become an instant family favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 24 servings, 1 square each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix oats, flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly onto bottom of 9-inch square baking dish; top with Brandied Cranberry Sauce. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 24 squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
JELL-O® CRANBERRY SQUARES
Whip up a delicious holiday dessert with JELL-O® Cranberry Squares. In only 15 minutes, these cranberry squares will be ready to chill in the refrigerator.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Festive 2018
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice in 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup; pour into small saucepan. Reserve drained fruit for later use.
- Bring pineapple juice to boil. Add to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Add cranberry sauce and reserved pineapple; mix well.
- Pour into 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until gelatin is set but not firm.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread over gelatin; sprinkle with nuts.
- Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8233 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SQUARES
Make and share this Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h35m
Yield 24 sqares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BASE Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Butter a 13" x 9" oven-proof baking dish.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse flour, sugar, salt and butter and whirl until crumbly.
- Spread into prepared baking dish and pat down lightly.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 325 F oven for 20 minutes.
- Scatter cranberries over warm baked base.
- Sprinkle over with shredded coconut.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and lemon juice until well blended.
- Gradually whisk in flour and baking powder.
- Pour lemon mixture over top (it will spread to fill dish during baking).
- Bake uncovered in preheated 325 F oven for about 55 to 60 minutes or until middle is set and edges are golden.
- Cool before cutting.
- Cut into 3" x 1 1/2" squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or you may freeze the squares.
UNCLE BILL'S SPECIAL CRANBERRY SAUCE
I have been experimenting with cranberries to try and come up with a sauce that has some delightful flavors. I used various combinations of ingredients and woweee, this one so far is the best.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the cranberries thoroughly in cold water. If using frozen cranberries, thaw first.
- In a medium size saucepan, add cranberries, orange juice, water, sugar, orange-pineapple marmalade, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, lemon zest and orange zest.
- Bring mixture to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries pop, stirring occasionally.
- When cooked, discard cinnamon stick.
- Let cool and then store in a glass container with lid or a dish covered with plastic wrap.
- Keep refrigerated.
- Use as required.
- NOTE: If desired, add 1 1/2 ounces of Light Bacardi Rum when cooking the sauce.
- This is for ADULTS only who accept liquor.
- This gives the cranberry sauce a whole new taste. This is YUM, YUMMY good.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 56, Protein 1.7
CRANBERRY SQUARES
I had this at a friend. party and loved it. Not a huge fan of cranberries; but fresh cranberries with the almond extract could almost be mistaken for cherries. I made it several times through the Holidays and it was a huge hit. GREAT for breakfast or tea.any time of the year. Buy fresh cranberries when in season and freeze for cooking throughout the year.
Provided by Brigitte in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add sugar, eggs, and almond extract and mix.
- Stir in flour.
- finally stir in cranberries and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
- Grease a 9x9 pan.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown.
- Other berries can be used; blackberries and blueberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 125.4, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 4.3
UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SALSA
This recipe was found in a magazine and it turned out to be very tasty and easy to make. Wish to share it with you.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Sauces
Time 23m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse cranberries in cold water.
- In a food processor, add cranberries, apple, red pepper and onion and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together sugar, apple juice, cilantro, Jalapeno pepper and lime zest; mix well to blend.
- Add this mixture to the cranberry mixture and mix well to blend.
- Spoon into jars with a cover and refrigerate.
- To prepare Tortillas:.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut 6 trees from each tortilla, or cut the tortillas into wedges.
- Place cut tortilla on an ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 8 minutes or until crisp.
- You may also place the cut tortillas on parchment paper and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until nice and crisp.
- Store tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
- Serve cranberry salsa with tortilla chips.
- Frozen cranberries can also be used to make the salsa.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that will make your cranberry squares extra delicious. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- Make sure the butter is cold. Cold butter will help to create a flaky crust. If the butter is too soft, it will make the crust tough.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the squares until they are golden brown. The squares should be golden brown on top and the edges should be slightly browned. If the squares are not baked long enough, they will be too soft. If they are baked too long, they will be dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent the squares from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust, tangy cranberry filling, and sweet streusel topping, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Uncle Bill's Cranberry Squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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