Reminiscent of bar cookies, these squares are chewy and sweet yet nicely tart.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350┬░F. Butter an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
Combine:
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add:
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients (as for Basic Rolled Biscuits) until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed. Spread half over the bottom of the baking dish and press gently with your hand, packing the mixture slightly. Cover with:
3 cups fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, picked over
Sprinkle with:
1/2 cup sugar
Top evenly with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake until the fruit is tender and the crunch is firm and well browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm with:
