Cranberry Lemon Bars
Indulge in the delightful balance of tart and sweet with these easy-to-make Cranberry Lemon Bars. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners, these bars combine the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the vibrant flavor of cranberries. With a buttery shortbread crust and a creamy lemon custard topping, each bite is a burst of refreshing flavor that will leave your guests asking for more. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they can also be made ahead of time, making them an ideal dessert for busy weeknights or special celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for custard)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry filling by boiling cranberries with water and sugar until softened.
- For the crust, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour until dough forms; press into a lined baking dish.
- Bake the crust at 325°F for 16-18 minutes until golden; cool slightly.
- Whisk together custard ingredients: sugar, flour, eggs, and lemon juice.
- Layer cranberry filling over the cooled crust; chill briefly before adding custard mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for about 43-45 minutes until set; cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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