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Cranberry Lemon Bars

Cranberry Lemon Bars: A Tangy Twist on Holiday Favorites

Cranberry Lemon Bars combine tart cranberries and zesty lemon, making them a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter or unsalted for a lighter flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sugar coconut sugar can be used for a lower glycemic option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour substitute with gluten-free blend for gluten-free version
For the Filling
  • 3 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest add more for extra brightness
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Meyer lemons offer a sweeter profile
  • 1 cup Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce homemade will enhance flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened salted butter and ½ cup of sugar for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and gradually incorporate 1 ½ cups of flour.
  3. Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of sugar, the zest of 2 lemons, and ½ cup of lemon juice until smooth. Sift in ¼ cup of flour and whisk until lump-free.
  5. Spread 1 cup of canned whole berry cranberry sauce over the cooled crust, then pour the lemon mixture over the cranberry layer.
  6. Bake the assembled bars for 30-35 minutes until the top is set but jiggles slightly.
  7. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For freezing, wrap bars tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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