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Cranberry Bog Bars Recipe

4.6 from 85 reviews
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cranberry Bog Bars are a delightful treat featuring a crumbly oat and flour crust layered with tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy nuts. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make a festive and flavorful dessert or snack.


Ingredients

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Base and Topping

  • 1 ½ cups quick oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine quick oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  3. Add Butter: Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until it forms a crumbly texture suitable for pressing into the pan.
  4. Form Base Layer: Press half of the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating the crust for the bars.
  5. Add Cranberry and Condensed Milk Layers: Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce evenly over the oat base, then drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly on top of the cranberry layer for a creamy sweetness.
  6. Top with Nuts and Remaining Mixture: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the cranberry and condensed milk layer, then crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top, covering all layers.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bars are set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for serving.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the nuts or substitute with seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Use fresh cranberry sauce if preferred; just be sure it is thick enough to spread evenly.
  • If you like a crunchier texture, toast the nuts lightly before adding.
  • Make sure bars are fully cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg