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Cranberry Lemon Bars

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Delightful bars featuring a crumbly crust topped with a tangy lemon filling and a vibrant cranberry layer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen, not thawed)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cranberry filling)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for lemon filling)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for lemon filling)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh, about 3 lemons)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cranberry Filling: Rinse cranberries, combine with water and sugar in a saucepan, boil, simmer until thick and cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F, mix all crust ingredients, press into pan, bake for 16-18 minutes, cool.
  3. Prepare the Lemon Filling: Whisk together flour and sugar, add eggs and lemon juice, mix until smooth.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Spread cranberry filling over cooled crust, chill, pour lemon filling over, bake at 350°F for 43-45 minutes.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let cool for an hour, refrigerate, dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for best results. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cranberry-lemon-bars-2/

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