HEALTHY CRANBERRY APRICOT BARS
Healthy cranberry apricot bars feature a tart, yet sweet, cranberries and apricot filling sandwiched between layers of buttery, crisp crust.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place rack in the center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper so that the paper drapes out over two of the sides, then spray again.
- To prepare the filling, combine 2 cups cranberries, apricot jam, sugar, and cornstarch in a non-reactive heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture is very thick and the cranberries burst, 4 to 5 minutes. (It may take up to 10 minutes to get a thick result if you start with frozen fruit.)
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup cranberries, ginger, dried apricots, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
- For the crust, whisk together the flour, Grape-Nuts, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and almond. Pour over the flour mixture, stirring until moistened (the batter will be thick.) Drizzle melted butter over the top, then stir to incorporate.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, reserving 1/3 cup for the topping. The layer will seem very thin but will rise when baked.
- Spread cranberry mixture evenly over the dough layer in the pan, using your fingers to distribute it evenly. Break the reserved flour mixture over the top (allowing some of the cranberry filling to show through.)
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let cool in pan for 1 hour, then remove bars from pan by lifting the parchment paper. Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 (of 9), Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g
APRICOT-CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS
With just ten minutes' prep time, you can prepare a whole week's worth of satisfying grab-and-go breakfasts, customized with your favorite dried fruits.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, extending paper over sides of pan, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In food processor, pulse granola a few times to break up into smaller pieces. Set aside.
- In large bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and molasses. Add granola, cranberries and apricots; stir thoroughly to combine. Pour mixture into pan; press firmly into pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Freeze uncovered 1 hour.
- Using parchment paper, lift mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Place bars on paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered at least 1 hour longer before serving. Store in freezer.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1Serving
CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS
I was intending to make a batch of these bars long before now, but it just hasn't happened. So I'm posting it here so I can find it easily and to share with everyone else, as well. This is from Betty Crocker's Fall Baking.
Provided by mer5901
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h
Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
- Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325. Spread filling over crust.
- Bake 9 to 12 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.2
WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY NUT BARS
My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS
Add some delicious cheer to those dessert plates with a bright, fruity bar filling atop a simple, sweet crust. They're chock full of honey-glazed cranberries and apricots.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
- Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Spread filling evenly over crust.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
CRANBERRY-NUT BARS
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread the nuts on a cookie sheet and place them in the oven to toast. Grease and flour a nine-inch-square brownie pan and set aside.
- Rinse the cranberries well under running water; pick them over and discard any that are spoiled. Place the cranberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the cranberries have popped, remove from the heat and set aside.
- When the nuts are toasted, remove them from the oven and, as soon as they are cool enough to handle, chop them coarsely or process them in a food processor.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, oatmeal, flour and brown sugar. Add the butter, cut in small pieces, and using the fingers or a wooden spoon, work the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a crumb-textured mixture.
- Place half the oatmeal mixture in the bottom of the brownie pan, smoothing it out to the edges of the pan. Cover the oatmeal mixture with the cranberry sauce and top the sauce with the remaining oatmeal mixture.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is nicely browned. Cut in bars and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream. Keep any leftovers in a sealed cookie tin.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRANBERRY NUT BARS
I love the combo of cranberries and walnuts, it's like a match made in heaven! I suppose you could substitute pecans in this recipe but I don't recommend it. Use walnuts!
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° and grease an 8-inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs in a medium mixing bowl until thick, gradually add sugar, beating until thoroughly blended; stir in flour and melted butter; blend well.
- Add cranberries and walnuts, mixing gently just until combined then spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13, Protein 2.2
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