Cranberry-Apple Butter Bars

 


Ingredients

Filling

  • 1
    bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1
    cup granulated sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4
    cup orange juice
  • 1/2
    cup apple butter
  • 2
    tablespoons butter or margarine

Base and Topping

  • 3/4
    cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2
    cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/2
    teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4
    cups quick-cooking oats

Steps


1 Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2 In 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, granulated sugar, orange peel and orange juice. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries pop and lose their round shape and mixture thickens. Stir in apple butter and 2 tablespoons butter; remove from heat.

3 In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and oats. Press 3 cups oat mixture in pan.

4 Spread cranberry filling over base. Crumble remaining 2 cups oat mixture over filling; press lightly.

5 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

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