Oven-Baked Citrus Berry Fusion Snack Bars

Ingredients

- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 medium orange, zested and juiced
- 1 grapefruit, segmented and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Citrus Berry Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, raspberries, orange zest and juice, grapefruit segments and juice, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 cup sugar.
- Stir the mixture frequently until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Create the Dough:
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix the chilled butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and rolled oats into the flour mixture and stir to combine.

5. Assemble the Snack Bars:
- Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Evenly spread the cooled citrus berry mixture over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the berry layer, pressing lightly to adhere.

6. Bake:
- Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.

7. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve as a delightful snack.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Citrus, Berry, Oven-Baked, Snack Bars, Cranberry, Raspberry, Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Easy Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Exactly 1,620 total calories

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