Cranberry Orange Streusel Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Cranberry Orange Streusel Bars, a perfect balance of sweet, zesty, and crumbly goodness! Featuring a buttery crust topped with a vibrant cranberry-orange filling and a golden cinnamon-oat streusel, these bars are a true celebration of holiday flavors. Fresh cranberries are simmered with zesty orange juice and zest to create a tangy-sweet filling that pairs beautifully with the crunchy, spiced topping. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this easy dessert is perfect for festive gatherings, potlucks, or as an indulgent seasonal treat. Serve these bars as they are or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. They're a crowd-pleasing delight that's as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 cups Fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 2 teaspoons Orange zest
• 0.25 cups Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Reserve 1 cup of this crumb mixture for the streusel topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the crust. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 5–7 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan.

Step 6

In another bowl, mix the reserved crumb mixture with brown sugar, rolled oats, the remaining 0.5 cup of flour, and cinnamon. Stir until combined, creating a streusel topping.

Step 7

Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cranberry layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling slightly around the edges.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or desired serving sizes.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1681.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4896.7

Total Fat 200.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1243.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 756.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 427.2g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280.0mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 1386.2mg	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: 35.9%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 60.4%