Cranberry Lemon Bars: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:16 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
Press the Crust: Evenly press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Mix the Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until well combined.
Add Cranberries: Fold in the chopped cranberries gently to the lemon mixture.
Pour Filling: Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake Again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden.
Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
Cut and Dust: Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.