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Cranberry Lemon Bars

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These Cranberry Lemon Bars are a delightful combination of sweet and tart, with a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy cranberry-infused lemon filling. They’re perfect for a festive treat or a bright and flavorful dessert any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Filling:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. Make the Filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, sugar, and flour in a medium bowl until smooth.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the warm crust.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the filling. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Find it online: https://mommiesmore.com/cranberry-lemon-bars/