Cranberry-Apple Butter Bars
Cranberry-Apple Butter Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 32. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 141 calories. A mixture of butter, quick-cooking oats, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, granulated sugar, orange peel and orange juice.
Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries pop and lose their round shape and mixture thickens. Stir in apple butter and 2 tablespoons butter; remove from heat.
In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and oats. Press 3 cups oat mixture in pan.
Spread cranberry filling over base. Crumble remaining 2 cups oat mixture over filling; press lightly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.