Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:15Jump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:15

Prep Time:25 mins

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:15

Servings:

15

Jump to Nutrition Facts

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsFilling12ouncesfreshorfrozencranberries(about3½cups)¾cupgranulated sugar3tablespoonscornstarch1½teaspoonsalmond extract1teaspoongratedorange zest2tablespoonsorange juice¼teaspoonground cinnamonCrust1½cupsall-purpose flour1½cupsalmond flour¾cupgranulated sugar1teaspoonbaking powder1teaspoongratedorange zest¾teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground nutmeg6tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cubed2largeegg whites1½teaspoonsvanilla extract2teaspoonsconfectioners’ sugar (optional)

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Ingredients

Filling

12ouncesfreshorfrozencranberries(about3½cups)

¾cupgranulated sugar

3tablespoonscornstarch

1½teaspoonsalmond extract

1teaspoongratedorange zest

2tablespoonsorange juice

¼teaspoonground cinnamon

Crust

1½cupsall-purpose flour

1½cupsalmond flour

1teaspoonbaking powder

¾teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground nutmeg

6tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cubed

2largeegg whites

1½teaspoonsvanilla extract

2teaspoonsconfectioners’ sugar (optional)

Directions

To prepare filling:Combine 12 ounces cranberries, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1½ teaspoons almond extract, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; stir well.

To prepare crust:Whisk 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1½ cups almond flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a medium bowl. Work the cubed cold butter into the mixture, using your hands to pinch and rub until the pieces are flattened and the mixture is crumbly and resembles sand.

Image of hands pressing butter into flour mixture

Lightly beat 2 large egg whites and 1½ teaspoons vanilla in a small bowl with a fork. Pour into the flour mixture and use the fork to scoop down from the sides and up through the center until the whites are well incorporated. Set aside ½ cup of the mixture.

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Press the remaining mixture into the prepared baking pan to form a bottom crust.

To assemble and bake:Give the cranberry mixture a quick stir, then pour it over the crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture on top.

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Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Lift the long sides of the parchment to remove; place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 15 bars. Cool completely. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.

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To make aheadLet bars cool completely, then layer in a container or sealable bag between sheets of parchment paper. Refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 4 months. To serve from frozen, place on a platter and let thaw for 1 hour.

To make ahead

Let bars cool completely, then layer in a container or sealable bag between sheets of parchment paper. Refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 4 months. To serve from frozen, place on a platter and let thaw for 1 hour.

Recipe Updates

Updated December 2024

Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)252Calories10gFat37gCarbs4gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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