TART AND TANGY CRANBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Place pecans and dates in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
• Pulse in oil and salt until mixture begins to form a ball.
• Press crust into an 8x8 inch greased baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes until lightly browned.
• To make cranberry topping, place 4 cups cranberries, agave and orange zest in a pot on the stove.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer 10-15 minutes, until cranberries start to dissolve.
• Add remaining 2 cups cranberries and cook covered for 5 more minutes.
• Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour mixture over pecan crust.
• Allow bars to set for 60-90 minutes.
• Serve.