Cranberry Lemon Bars: The Best Easy Recipe for Fresh Flavor
Enjoy the refreshing and tangy taste of these Cranberry Lemon Bars, an easy recipe perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt, followed by lemon juice and zest.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, you can add more sugar to the batter.
- Let the bars sit for a few hours for easier cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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