RASPBERRY CITRUS BARS

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These tasty bars are a takeoff on my all-time favorite lemon bars. I found this recipe in the June, 1994 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h25m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely fresh shredded orange zest
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or combination) or 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or combination)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the crust, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds to soften.
  • Add the 3/4 C powdered sugar.
  • Beat until combined.
  • Add the 2 cups flour; beat until combined.
  • Press mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes or till golden.
  • Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, the 1/4 C flour, and baking powder.
  • Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer till combined.
  • Sprinkle berries over crust.
  • Pour filling over berries, arranging berries evenly with a spoon.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 30-35 minutes or till light brown and filling is set.
  • Cool thoroughly in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • To store, cover and chill for up to 2 days.
  • Make-ahead tip: Place cut bars into a storage container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2

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