Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Bars
- Fresh Cranberries
- 2 large oranges (about 1 cup juice)
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) cold unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- Vanilla Extract
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
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How to Make Cranberry Orange Bars
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the cranberry orange filling: Grind 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries and the zest and juice of 2 large oranges (about 1 cup juice) until finely chopped. Remove any seeds from oranges before grinding.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
- Add the ground cranberry orange mixture to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the filling has thickened significantly. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
- Let the filling cool completely.
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat 2 large egg yolks with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add to the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add 2-4 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Spread the cooled cranberry orange filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
1116g
Fat
244g
Carbs
141g
