When you’ve got a craving for something sweet and tart, cranberries definitely fit the bill. But aside from their co-starring role at the dinner table on a certain fall holiday, how often do you get to enjoy the unique flavor of this compact fruit? Whether you’re looking for a creative way to use leftover cranberry sauce or you’re simply hungry for a flavorful breakfast recipe (or after-dinner treat), these cranberry shortbread bars are here to satisfy. Plus, the shortbread base recipe can be customized to fit any favorite topping you may have, from strawberry jam to chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
Shortbread base:
1 1/2 cups oat flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup ghee
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp almond milk
Cranberry sauce:
2 cups cranberries
3 tbsp honey
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all base ingredients into a thick dough.
2. Spread dough into bottom of 8″x8″ pan.
3. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes (until middle is set).
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan on medium-high heat, add cranberries and honey.
5. Stir frequently, mashing cranberries as they heat up. Continue mashing until a thick sauce is formed.
6. Spread sauce onto shortbread base, then cut into bar pieces.