Maple-Glazed Cranberry-Apple Streusel Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A buttery oat crumble topping encases a tart-sweet cranberry-apple filling, finished with a glossy maple glaze for a classic holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired holiday recipe (gluten-free-option), ready in about 75 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, rolled oats, packed brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture (about 1 1/4 cups) evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden at the edges.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups fresh cranberries, 2 peeled and diced Honeycrisp apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
4. Step 4: Pour cranberry-apple filling over the baked crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles around edges.
5. Step 5: Let cool completely in the pan. Whisk 1/4 cup pure maple syrup with 1 tablespoon hot water until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bars and let glaze set for 10 minutes before cutting.