Cranberry Squares With Pineapple

Submitted by mandagirl

"These squares are tart yet sweet. Great for pot-luck or holiday."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 squares

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 3⁄4 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 1/4 cup)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup reserved pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Lower temperature and simmer until thick. (about 1/2 hour).
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large bowl mix remaining ingredients.
6. Spread 1/2 of mixture in a greased 9"x13" pan.
7. Press firmly.
8. Top with cranberry mixture. Then with remaining crumb mixture.
9. Bake in 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.
10. cool and cut into squares.