Apple Cranberry Bars

I'm constantly researching recipes and creating original ones. I don't necessarily wait until Fall to post holiday recipes. I just saw this one on my list to post on the blog. These bars can be enjoyed any time of the year.

Apple Cranberry Bars

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

1 - 9" X 13" casserole dish, brushed well with Pan Release Mix. (equal parts of Crisco, Vegetable Oil and Flour) I start with 1 C of each mixed well and refrigerated. I always have it available for all of my baking needs.

Cranberry Apple Bars

2 C Flour

1 1/2 C Old Fashioned Oats

1/4 C Brown Sugar

16 TBS (2 sticks) Butter, cubed

2 C White Chocolate Chips

8 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature

1 - 14 oz. can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/4 C Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tsp Vanilla

1 - 21 oz. can of Apple Cranberry Pie Filling

In a large mixing bowl:

Flour

Oats

Brown Sugar

Mix just to combine with a blending fork.

Cut in Butter with a Pastry Blender, until it forms a crumble.

Fold in White Chocolate Chips, by hand.

Set aside 2 1/2 C of the crumble.

Press the remaining crumble in the the casserole dis and set aside.

In a Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment:

Cream Cheese

Beat until smooth and creamy.

Add:

Milk

Lemon Juice

Vanilla

Beat until smooth.

Spread this over the base.

Spread the Pie Filing over the Cream Cheese.

Sprinkle evenly with the remaining crumble.

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.

Remove the dish to a rack and cool completely.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour or more, before serving.

Cut into squares to serve.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!