Best Cranberry Pecan Squares Recipes

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CRANBERRY PECAN BARS



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I have been making these bars for almost 40 years. I got the recipe from my mother who is 90 years old! They are great with vanilla ice cream (low fat, of course). Sandra Bunte, Covina, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry juice, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup honey
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter until blended. Set aside 2/3 cup. Pat remaining mixture onto the bottom of a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, 7 tablespoons cranberry juice, raisins, honey, sugar substitute, cinnamon and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until berries pop. , Combine the cornstarch and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into berry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with pecans and reserved oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY CRANBERRY PECAN BARS



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I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. -Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COCONUT-CRANBERRY BARS WITH PECANS



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Easy and delicious! Family and friends truly enjoy these wonderful bars. I hope you do as well!

Provided by NancyLou

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ cups pecan halves
1 cup flaked coconut
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a bowl; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir cranberries, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, coconut, white chocolate chips, and bittersweet chocolate chips together in a bowl; gently spread over the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 25 to 28 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SQUARES



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These are always on my holiday platter of goodies. They usually go really quickly. They can be frozen for up to a month.

Provided by luvcookn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pan, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup packed dried cranberries
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons 1% low-fat plain yogurt
2 eggs
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combing cranberries with enough water to cover.
  • Cover and bring to boil. Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • In bowl, cut butter into flour until fine crumbs.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the sugar and yogurt, mixing well.
  • Press evenly into lightly greased 8" square pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • In bowl, beat eggs with remaining 1/2 cup sugar and salt until light.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Pour over base.
  • Sprinkle pecans evenly over top.
  • Bake 30 minutes.

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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Real quick and easy to make! I got this recipe from an acquaintance at a boardgame night. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I think pecans are a more complementary flavor. These cranberry bars are delicious, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Don't count on leftovers - these moist squares get gobbled right up!

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, Softened
2 eggs, Beaten
2 cups raw cranberries, left whole
1 cup pecans, Chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
  • Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
  • Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
  • Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.

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