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Cranberry Crisp Bars

Cranberry Crisp Bars that are made of cranberries and oars on a piece of parchment paper on a wooden board
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Categories: vegan, nut free, soy free, dessert, snack

Serves: 12-16

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups/150g all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp/50g light brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp/75ml neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp/30ml water
  • 3/4 tsp/3g baking powder
  • ¼ tsp/2g salt
  • 2 cups/200g fresh cranberries (washed and coarsely chopped)
  • 6 tbsp/75g light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp/4g orange zest
  • 4 tbsp/50g light brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp/45g all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp/35g rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp/30ml neutral oil
  • 2 tsp/10ml water
  • ½ tsp/1g ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp/1g ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Grease or line an 8” x 8”/20 x 20cm baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350° F/175C.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the oil and water. Stir until a crumbly mixture forms.
  4. Press mixture into pan. Pat into an even layer.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and ginger.
  6. Add the oil and water and stir until just combined into small crumbles but still a bit powdery.
  7. Toss further with your fingers until slightly larger crumbs form (no larger than a pea).
  8. Wash and dry the cranberries and remove any that are soft. Coarsely chop (can be done with a couple pulses in a food processor).
  9. Toss with 6 tbsp/75g brown sugar and orange zest.
  10. Spread cranberries evenly on the base.
  11. Sprinkle the crumble on top, spreading into the corners.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and browned on top.
  13. Cool in pan completely before removing and cutting. For more sweetness, dust with powdered sugar.
  14. Best the same day. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. The crumble will soften during storage.

Notes

Oil choice: Any neutral oil will work in this recipe like canola, sunflower, or vegetable. Melted coconut oil can be used but will impart more flavor to the pastry base and crumble.

Find it online: https://thevgftable.com/cranberry-crisp-bars/