Who says conserves are just for toast?! β€οΈ
We're taking our Quince & Apple Apples & Cranberry Conserve and turning it into the most delicious Apple & Cranberry Crumble Bars!
β¨ Buttery shortbread crust
π Sweet and tart apple-cranberry filling
π€ Golden, crunchy oat crumble topping
Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving dessert tables, holiday entertaining, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of coffee!
π APPLE & CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS
β±οΈ Prep Time: 15 minutes
π₯ Bake Time: 35β40 minutes
π½οΈ Makes: 12 bars
π§ INGREDIENTS
For the crust & crumble topping:
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1Β½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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ΒΎ cup packed brown sugar
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ΒΎ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Β½ tsp cinnamon
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ΒΌ tsp salt
For the filling:
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ΒΎβ1 cup Quince & Apple Apples & Cranberry Conserve
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1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
π©π³ LET'S GET BAKING!
STEP 1οΈβ£ β PREHEAT & PREP
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F. Line an 8Γ8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
STEP 2οΈβ£ β MAKE THE CRUMBLE
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms delicious, buttery crumbs.
STEP 3οΈβ£ β BUILD THE CRUST
Reserve about 1 cup of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into your prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
STEP 4οΈβ£ β ADD THE STAR INGREDIENT! π
Spread a generous layer of Quince & Apple Apples & Cranberry Conserve over the warm crust. This is where the magic happens!
STEP 5οΈβ£ β TOP IT OFF
Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the conserve. Bake for another 25β30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
STEP 6οΈβ£ β COOL, SLICE & ENJOY!
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy them as they are, or warm slightly and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! π¨
β€οΈ A LITTLE SWEET, A LITTLE TART, AND A WHOLE LOT OF DELICIOUS!
At Quince & Apple, we believe conserves are for so much more than your morning toast! From cheeseboards to desserts, the possibilities are endless.
π Save this recipe for your next baking day!
ποΈ Find our Apples & Cranberry Conserve at your favorite specialty retailer or shop directly on our website!
Cheese is our jam... but dessert is pretty sweet too! β€οΈ

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