Cranberry Lemon Bars
Cranberry Lemon Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery shortbread crust, luscious cranberry filling, and zesty lemon custard topping, these bars are sure to impress at any gathering. Their vibrant layers not only taste amazing but also make for an eye-catching treat. Ideal for holidays or casual get-togethers, these homemade bars bring a fresh burst of flavor that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen, not thawed)
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry filling by simmering cranberries, water, and sugar until softened. Allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour in a bowl. Press firmly into the baking dish for the crust.
- Bake the crust for 16–18 minutes until lightly browned.
- Combine eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice in another bowl to create the filling mixture.
- Spread cooled cranberry filling over the crust, then layer with lemon mixture on top.
- Bake at 350°F for about 43–45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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