Apple Cranberry Bars

A nice addition to your holiday baking, this twist on date squares uses an apple/cranberry compote as the filling.

What you need:

3 apples peeled and chopped

1 cup frozen cranberries

1/4 cup of water

1 1/2 whole wheat flour

3/4 coconut palm sugar

3/4 cup vegan margarine

1/2 cup oats

In a medium saucepan combine the apples and cranberries with the water, simmer on medium high heat until the fruit is tender and a bit mushy to make a compote.

In a large mixing bowl combine all other ingredients to form a crumbly mixture.

 In a greased 9x9 pan press half the mixture, top with the compote and crumble the remaining mixture over to.  Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes until the top us browning.  Let cool and cut into bars.  Enjoy!