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Paleo Cranberry Crumb Bars Recipe

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These Paleo Cranberry Crumb Bars are a delicious, grain-free dessert featuring a tangy homemade cranberry filling layered over a buttery almond flour crust and topped with a crunchy crumb topping. Perfect for a healthy treat, they combine the tartness of cranberries with the natural sweetness of maple syrup in a quick and easy bake.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cranberry Filling

  • 1 ½ cups cranberry sauce (see note*)
  • or 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons tapioca flour (for thickening)

Crust and Crumb Topping

  • 2 cups super fine almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Cranberry Filling: If using leftover cranberry sauce, skip to step 4. Otherwise, in a saucepan, combine fresh or frozen cranberries, maple syrup, water, sea salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a full boil, then mash cranberries with a fork until the mixture resembles a jam. Continue simmering until very thick, about 5 to 8 minutes. Optionally, stir in 2 teaspoons tapioca flour to thicken further. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Make the Crust and Crumble Topping Dough: In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt until a thick, sticky dough forms. Reserve ½ cup of this mixture for the crumb topping.
  4. Form and Bake Crust: Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Poke many holes in the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Remove and cool for a few minutes.
  5. Assemble and Bake Bars: Spread the cranberry filling evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the cranberry layer. Return to oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden and cranberry filling is bubbly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • If using leftover cranberry sauce, skip making the cranberry filling from scratch.
  • The cranberry filling will thicken more as it cools; tapioca flour can be added if a thicker jam-like consistency is desired.
  • Use super fine almond flour for a smoother crust texture.
  • Ensure to poke holes in the crust before baking to avoid bubbling.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/paleo-cranberry-crumb-bars-recipe/