TART AND TANGY CRANBERRY BARS

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These tart and tangy Cranberry Bars are one of my favorite treats. I've been craving cranberries lately and this gluten free dessert more than hits the spot when it comes to mouth puckering goodness. http://www.elanaspantry.com/tart-and-tangy-cranberry-bars/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Tarts

Time 23m

Yield 1 batch, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw pecans
5 dates, pitted
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
6 cups fresh cranberries, picked over (discard bad ones)
1 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Place pecans and dates in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
  • Pulse in oil and salt until mixture begins to form a ball.
  • Press crust into an 8x8 inch greased baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • To make cranberry topping, place 4 cups cranberries, agave and orange zest in a pot on the stove.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer 10-15 minutes, until cranberries start to dissolve.
  • Add remaining 2 cups cranberries and cook covered for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over pecan crust.
  • Allow bars to set for 60-90 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 148.6, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.3

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