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Cranberry Lemon Bars

Cranberry Lemon Bars

Cost $10, save $8

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  • 45 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 🍬 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • Cranberry Layer

    • 🍒 6 ounces cranberries
    • 🍬 1/4 cup sugar
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water
    • 🍋 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • Lemon Layer

    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 🍬 3/4 cup sugar
    • 🍋 1/3 cup lemon juice
    • 🌾 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon zest

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan or line with parchment paper on the bottom.

2

Stir melted butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt together in a bowl. Add flour, and mix until well combined. Press the dough mixture into the pan in an even layer.

3

Bake crust in the oven until edges turn light brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

4

Prepare cranberry mixture: cook cranberries, sugar, water, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often and mash once cranberries begin to pop, until smooth, about 9 to 12 minutes.

5

Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour, and lemon zest in a bowl until well combined.

6

Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust, then pour the lemon layer mixture over the cranberry layer.

7

Return to the oven and bake until filling is set, about 20 to 25 minutes.

8

Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares and dust with confectioners sugar before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

169

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 Freeze fresh cranberries for year-round availability.Use parchment paper to help easily remove bars without breaking them.Dust with powdered sugar for added presentation before serving.