Description
Cranberry Lemon Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert with a buttery crust and a fruity filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Add cranberries to the mixture and stir gently.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be dusted with more powdered sugar before serving.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Lemon Bars