Dried Cranberry Fruit Bars

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegetarian No Shellfish Nut-Free American Dessert

Dried Cranberry Fruit Bars

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegetarian No Shellfish Nut-Free American Dessert
24 fruit bars (1 serving = 1 bar)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Description

Treat yourself!  Enjoy yummy cranberry topping layered on a buttery crust and dusted with powdered sugar. It’s the perfect holiday treat or afternoon pick-me-up!

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

  1. In medium-size bowl, stir sugar and flour together; cut in unsalted butter until mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 9” x 13” baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. In small bowl, make topping by sifting flour and baking powder together. Toss in dried cranberries. Set aside.
  3. In medium-size bowl, mix sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Pour into baked crust. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Cut into 24 bars while warm and dust with powdered sugar.

 

Contributed by: Myrna A., Fresenius Medical Care Aloha Dialysis, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories190 cal
  • Total Fat7 g
  • Saturated Fat4 g
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Cholesterol46 mg
  • Sodium34 mg
  • Carbohydrates31 g
  • Protein2 g
  • Phosphorus34 mg
  • Potassium28 mg
  • Dietary Fiber0.6 g
  • Calcium20 mg

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)

Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)

Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)

Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Description

Treat yourself!  Enjoy yummy cranberry topping layered on a buttery crust and dusted with powdered sugar. It’s the perfect holiday treat or afternoon pick-me-up!

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

  1. In medium-size bowl, stir sugar and flour together; cut in unsalted butter until mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 9” x 13” baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. In small bowl, make topping by sifting flour and baking powder together. Toss in dried cranberries. Set aside.
  3. In medium-size bowl, mix sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Pour into baked crust. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Cut into 24 bars while warm and dust with powdered sugar.

 

Contributed by: Myrna A., Fresenius Medical Care Aloha Dialysis, Honolulu, Hawaii.