Spiced Apple Cranberry Bars

Spiced Apple Cranberry Bars are a delicious and festive dessert that combines the flavors of spiced apples and tart cranberries. They are perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Spiced Apple Cranberry Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1.5 cup Apples
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until crumbly.
3. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the apples, cranberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread the mixture evenly over the crust.
5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apple-cranberry layer.
6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and water to make a glaze.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.