Cranberry Crumble Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine flour, oats, chopped almonds, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix for 30 seconds until thoroughly combined. With the mixer on low, add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, and mix just until combined.

Step 3

Transfer half the crumble mixture to prepared pan. Use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to press mixture evenly into the bottom to form the crust. Store the remaining mixture (used for the topping) in the refrigerator while the crust bakes. Bake crust for 20 minutes or until golden (keep the oven on).

Step 4

In a bowl, toss together cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cornstarch and vanilla.

Step 5

Spread filling evenly over the baked crust (it’s okay if it’s still warm). Sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over the cranberry layer.

Step 6

Bake 350° F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and berries are bubbling. Allow bars to cool completely before removing from pan and cutting into squares.