Cranberry Matcha Green Tea Crumb Bars
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Another cranberry crumb bars recipe because bars are one of the greatest desserts ever made. I don’t think there’s a soul in the world who, when asked what they dislike in terms of desserts, mentions bars of any kind. Not one. So let’s use as many combinations of ingredients as we can to never get tired of them – as if that were possible. 👩🏻🍳
Cranberry Matcha Green Tea Crumb Bars
Servings
12
Bars
Prep time
15
Minutes
Bake Time
35
Minutes
Type
Bars
Crumbly
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups flour
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 TBSP matcha green tea powder
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½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh (or dried see notes) cranberries, halved
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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1 TBSP cornstarch
Directions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Dry – In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
- Butter – Cut in the butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Wet – Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture comes together but remains crumbly.
- Crust – Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Filling – In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with honey and cornstarch, then spread evenly over the crust. Then sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cranberries.
- Bake – Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
- Cool – Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Enjoy 👩🏻🍳
Notes
- More Matcha! – For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder to 1.5 TBSP.
- Softer Filling – If you prefer a softer texture, use a mix of fresh and slightly mashed cranberries, or cranberry sauce. Fresh crans are always preferred and much better with this recipe, but you can use dried ones if that’s your preference, or if it’s all you have on hand.
- Storage – Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.
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What a sight when they come out of the Oven!
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*** OTHER CRANBERRY BARS RECIPES ***
- Cranberry Oat Bars
- Cranberry Bars Recipe
- Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Low Carb Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
- Cranberry Oat Squares
- Cranberry Crumb Bars
- White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
- Cranberry and Almond Biscotti
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*** IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS; MAKE IT BETTER ***
You gotta serve them with Matcha tea; serve these bars with a warm cup of green tea or matcha latte enhances to truely make it a cohesive experience, and be so “in” with your guests.
Cream Cheese Filling
Swirl in a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese between the crust and cranberry filling for an extra creamy texture.
Toast Crumb Topping
Before serving, lightly toast the top under the broiler for a minute to give it a slightly crisp, golden-brown finish.
Ice Cream
A scoop of green tea ice cream on the side (along with a cup of match green tea), just rubs it in to your guests. Love it!
Parfait
Crumble some of the bars into a glass and layer with yogurt or whipped cream for a stunning individual dessert cup. Make them feel inferior 🙂
Edible Gold
A sprinkle of edible gold dust can elevate the look and give a gourmet feel. … 🍰
Green & Red Nutrients Combined
