Description
Delightful cranberry lemon bars with a buttery crust and zesty filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and flour until you have a sandy texture. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, just until it begins to set and lightly brown.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and remaining sugar in another bowl. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries.
- Pour the mixture over your pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the filling is just set and light gold on top.
- Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing the filling for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Lemon, Bars, Dessert, Family Recipe, Baking