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Lemon Cherry Bars

Deliciously tangy lemon cherry bars with a buttery crust and a sweet cherry topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  2. Spread the cherry preserves evenly over the baked crust.
  3. Pour the lemon mixture over the cherry layer.
  4. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
Cool and serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
  2. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a decorative touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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