Cranberry Bog Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistibly festive Cranberry Bog Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors wrapped in a buttery shortbread crust. Featuring fresh cranberries simmered with orange zest and juice for a zippy filling, these bars are topped with a crunchy mix of oats and sliced almonds for a delightful contrast in texture. The almond extract adds a subtle, nutty aroma that complements the citrusy cranberry filling beautifully. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, these bars are an easy yet impressive treat ideal for holiday gatherings or as a snack with your afternoon coffee. Serve them as a unique twist on traditional cranberry desserts, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Cranberry Bog Bars, cranberry dessert recipe, holiday bar recipes, cranberry almond bars, easy holiday baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3 cups Fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan to form the shortbread crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the cranberry filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract. Let cool for a few minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats and sliced almonds.

Step 6

Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the oat and almond mixture over the top, pressing gently to help them adhere.

Step 7

Bake the assembled bars in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the cranberry filling is bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3892.3

Total Fat 139.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 654.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 639.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.4g	0%
Total Sugars 339.7g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458.2mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 1920.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 63.4%