Crimson Crumble Bars

Name: Crimson Crumble Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cranberries and pineapple; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the berries pop. Remove from the heat.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.
3

Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm; cool for 10 minutes.
4

Pour fruit filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.