These crumb bars from Laura Kasavan of Tutti Dolci have the perfect ratio of thick browned butter crust and nutty streusel topping separated by a jammy Cranberry Filling. Find more festive treats in our 2018 Holiday Cookies special issue!
Scroll down for Laura’s step-by-step guide to assembling this beautiful bar.
Assemble your ingredients.
For the crust and streusel topping, whisk together brown butter, sugars, and almond extract until combined.
Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon) and add to butter mixture, folding in until combined.
The crust/streusel will be nice and crumbly once combined.
Reserve 3/4 cup dough for the topping, and press remaining dough firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined metal baking pan.
Add sliced almonds and ice water to reserved dough; mix until combined. Chill topping until ready to use, and bake crust until lightly golden and set (14-16 minutes at 350°F /180°C).
While the crust bakes, make the filling. Combine cranberries (fresh or frozen) with sugar, salt, amaretto (almond liqueur), and water.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cooking until sugar is melted and cranberries begin to split open.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Add arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) and cook 1-2 minutes more, until reduced.
Add cranberry filling to cooled crust and spread evenly.
Sprinkle evenly with chilled streusel topping and return to the oven.
Bake bars until golden and filling is bubbly, about 36-40 minutes more. Let cool completely, then cut into squares with a sharp knife and enjoy!
When opening this link, the list of ingredients is nowhere to be seen or found. Where’s the list?
Hi Steve! Here is the recipe!
Happy Baking!
Is it possible to make these in advance and store them?
Hi Elle,
Thank you for reaching out. While making them and serving them instantly will give you the most fresh tasting bars, you can most definitely make these and store them or even freeze them to server later. Happy Baking!
Hi Elle! Yes, these bars freeze very well. When you’re ready to serve, let stand at room temperature briefly to thaw, or you can briefly warm them in the microwave or oven. They are also delicious topped with ice cream. Hope that helps! 🙂
I also would love the list of ingredients. I don’t see it in the post or in the comments. Thanks !
Hi Ann Joyce,
Thank you for reaching out! Here is the link to the recipe: https://bakefromscratch.com/cranberry-streusel-bars/
Happy Baking!