Quick and Easy Cranberry Crumble Bars for Busy Families
Tart fresh cranberries sandwiched between a buttery oat crust and a crunchy streusel topping with a hint of orange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment.
2. Combine cranberries, sugar, zest, juice, and cornstarch in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Press 2/3 of the oat mixture into the pan to form the base.
6. Spread the cranberry filling evenly over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 of the crumble over the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use frozen cranberries without thawing if fresh are unavailable.
Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.