Caramel Topped Cranberry Streusel Squares

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0
Sweet and Tart Caramel Topped Cranberry Streusel Squares
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cranberries ( fresh or frozen )
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour ( may substitute about 1/3 cup whole wheat flour )
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup uncooked regular oats ( old fashioned )
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter , melted ( or margarine )
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup caramel topping
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
9
Calories
389
Sugar
30g
Fat
19g
Indulge in a sweet and tart dessert with these Caramel Topped Cranberry Streusel Squares. This dessert is perfect for any time of day, whether you're enjoying it after dinner or as a midday snack. With fresh or frozen cranberries, brown sugar, and caramel topping, this dessert has a perfectly sweet taste that befits everyone's tastebuds. The oats and pecans add a nice crunch to the texture, making it a more wholesome dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
3.In a small saucepan, cook cranberries and granulated sugar over medium heat until softened and syrupy.
4.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, oats, and brown sugar.
5.Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
6.Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan.
7.Top with dates, pecans, and cranberry mixture.
8.Mix caramel topping and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth.
9.Drizzle caramel mixture over cranberry mixture.
10.Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
11.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden.

PROS

These Cranberry Streusel Squares are a delicious dessert that’s both sweet and tart, with a perfect crumbly texture.

They’re perfect for any time of the year.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe calls for caramel topping, which can sometimes be difficult to find in stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries are a superfood that are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to help prevent UTIs and support heart health.
Dates are a good source of fiber and can help with digestion.

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