Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I’m writing this post from a cozy nook on my Parent’s couch, very happy to be back in the Midwest for the week. Unfortunately I have a nasty head cold and feel kind of miserable, but there’s nowhere in the world I’d rather be than with my Mama who is the best at taking care of me when I’m sick. (Aren’t all Moms?)
I had a different recipe planned to share today, but yesterday I whipped these up before I flew to Milwaukee and my plans were changed. I always try to bring a treat of some kind home with me for my fam and this was a last minute thought. I had a bag of cranberries in the fridge, some oranges (sick girls need their vitamin C you know,) and all the other simple ingredients needed to make this. I made a blueberry version of these over the summer, and have been waiting for a chance to change up the filling. Anyway- my family loved these so much last night that I thought I should share them with you right away!
These bars are simple to throw together, festive, and delicious. They would be great for a Holiday dessert spread, gift box, or any other of the fun activities that may be coming over the next month. I’m all about bar desserts that look pretty and come together in an instant and these are all of that and more. Whatever you end up making for your feast tomorrow I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’ll make sure to post some highlights from our meal over the weekend. And cross your fingers that my wedding venue search on Friday is s big success!!! :)
Adapted from: Smitten Kitchen
Bev says
These look absolutely amazing, i’ll have to give them a try!! I love your blog, i refer all my friends to it and they too are now OBSESSED! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
~ Bev
http://bevedlybev.blogspot.com/
Amalia says
I’ve been looking for more recipes that involve fresh cranberries and I’m so glad you posted this! I’ll be making these very soon, they look so delicious! Thank you for sharing and I hope you feel better :) Have a great Thanksgiving!
Baking Serendipity says
I’m headed back to the midwest too and so excited to be there! Wishing you a great Thanksgiving :)
Frederike says
These look so yummy! Happy thanksgiving to you too!
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says
Very pretty, colourful bars – saving these for Christmas – a much better use for cranberries than a sauce that everyone views with suspicion! (Cranberries are not a traditional Christmas accompaniment here).
Kiri W. says
Interesting! Being German Streusel/crumb cake is an absolute staple for me, but cranberries are such an American thing, and I have no managed to learn to like them yet. This might be an interesting test exercise for me :)
Erin says
Glad you are home, hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving in WI! This is our first not there possibly EVER!
The bars look wonderful – I was just thinking of making something like this today with my excess cranberries!
Megan @ Pip and Ebby says
These are SOOO pretty, and they look easy and delicious! What a perfect treat to bring for Thanksgiving. Have a great weekend! Hope you are feeling better soon. And yes, mamas are the best when their babies are sick! :)
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
Desserts are my favorite way to enjoy cranberries! So beautiful. Have a great Thanksgiving.
nicole {sweet peony} says
i love anything with cranberries & these bars are so pretty!! have a great thanksgiving at home with your family! :)
Katrina says
These sound delightful!
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says
These look heavenly! I wish I could still get cranberries up here in Canada. Happy Thanksgiving!
TheBakerChick says
Aw Bev that is so sweet! Thanks so much for reading :)
Curryandcomfort says
This looks so lovely!! I would love to have this on my table for dessert. :) Wishing you a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!! ~ Ramona
Chef Dennis says
Audra, those bars look amazing!!! I love cranberries but sadly my wife does not, I think those little beauties might convince her to give them a try. If not I would make the sacrifice and eat them all myself!! I hope you enjoyed a very happy Thanksgiving with your family!
Valerie Brunmeier says
I’m always looking for ways to use up fresh cranberries and this looks SO good!
Rachel says
Oh these look so fantastic. I love the vibrant colors of the cranberries.
tan_juliet says
Ok so I have had a bag of cranberries in my fridge for like a week trying to figure out what to do with them and I came upon this and fell in LOVE! I am allergic to oranges so I subbed lemons and they were amazing!
Jayne says
Can you do this in a smaller pan ? Like an 8 x8 or 9 x 9 ? Would I just half the ingredients ? Looks yummy.