Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 C flour
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 C fresh cranberries (about 3 12oz bags)
  • 2/3 C sugar
  • 1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 C pure maple syrup
  • Zest of one large orange
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cold water
  • 3/4 C pecan chips

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
  • Using a standing mixer, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder until combined
  • Mix in the butter until crumbly
  • Beat in the egg until combined. Set aside about 1 C of the crust to use for the topping
  • Press the remaining crust into the baking dish
  • Set aside
  • Using a large saucepan, combine 3 C of cranberries, sugar, applesauce, maple syrup, orange zest, and salt
  • Place saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Gradually mix the cranberries.
  • Once cranberries seem soft, reduce the heat to simmer
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until combined
  • Pour cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and mix until combined.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until cranberry filling is thick
  • Mix in the remaining cranberries
  • Spread the filling onto the prepared crust
  • Sprinkle remaining crust onto the cranberry filling and top with pecan chips
  • bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes or until top is a slight golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars!
  • Enjoy!!