Cranberry Oatmeal Bar Recipe | Easy Recipe with Fresh Cranberries | Gluten-Free Option | Thanksgiving Dessert | Christmas
Prepare Pan and Heat Oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
Prepare the Base and Topping. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, chopped almonds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Prepare the Filling. In medium bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. (This keeps the cornstarch from clumping.) Add the cranberries. Spoon evenly over crust.
Top with Remaining Mixture. Spoon reserved crumb mixture evenly over the filling.
Bake Until Brown. Bake until the top is light golden brown and the filling bubbles, about 40 minutes.
Cool and Cut. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.