Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13-inch with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, baking soda, and salt.
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup pecans, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
Pour in melted butter, and combine until a crumble mixture forms. The mixture should be completely moistened with no dry patches.
1 cup unsalted butter
Press half of the crumble mixture into your baking dish, pressing firmly and evenly throughout so the crust is in an even layer. Set aside.
In a small saucepan combine the dried cranberries, honey, and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until water has evaporated and berries are plump, about 5 minutes.
2 cups cranberries, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup water
Spread the cranberry mixture over the crust, smashing the berries with the back of a spoon along the way and making a gooey center. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the cranberry mixture, and press down to ensure the crumble sticks to the filling.
Bake for 25-28 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving. See post for storage options.