Cranberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

fresh cranberries

2 tsp

orange zest, optional and to taste

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed orange juice

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

2 tsp

corn starch

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

light brown sugar, packed

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

old-fashioned whole-rolled oats (don’t use quick cook or instant, they’re finer and behave like flour and will make mixture too dry)

salt, optional and to taste