Cranberry Lemon Bars: The Best Easy Recipe for Fresh Flavor
Enjoy the bright and tangy flavors of cranberry and lemon in these easy-to-make bars.
- 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
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; fold into the wet mixture.
- Add cranberries and stir gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a sweeter bar, you can add a little more sugar.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar on top for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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