Description
Deliciously tangy and sweet, these Cranberry Lemon Bars combine a buttery crust with a zesty lemon filling and tart cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, and flour. Mix until resembling coarse crumbs, then press into a greased baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest until combined, gently folding in cranberries.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the filling and allow the bars to cool completely for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Lemon, Dessert, Bars, Family Recipe