CRANBERRY LEMON SQUARES
This cranberry dessert is the result of slightly tweaking a great recipe found in The Joy of Cranberries: The Tangy Red Treat by Theresa Millang, & features a great combination of lemon & cranberry! Preparation time does not include time needed to cool & chill.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, then grease or butter an 8 inch baking pan.
- FOR CRANBERRY FILLING ~ In a small saucepan, bring cranberries & water to a boil.
- Redice heat & cook, stirring often, about 25 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Coarsely chop cranberries, then set aside.
- FOR BOTTOM CRUST ~ In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar & 3/4 cup flour, then cut in the butter until pea-size lumps are formed.
- Press mixture into prepared 8 inch baking pan & bake about 20 minutes or until golden.
- Cool on wire rack.
- FOR LEMON TOPPING ~ In a small mixing bowl beat eggs & granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla, lemon juice & zest.
- Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour & beat until combined.
- Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F.
- Spread cranberry mixture over baked crust, then pour lemon mixture over cranberry layer.
- Bake about 40 minutes or until set, then remove from oven.
- Cool in pan on wire rack.
- Refrigerate, chilling well before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.7
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Sarah Banda
sarah@hotmail.comI made these squares for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cranberry lemon squares they'd ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.
Nantumbwe Angel
a-nantumbwe@yahoo.comThese squares were delicious! The cranberries and lemon were a perfect combination. The crust was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
Naeem Kalyar
kalyar-naeem@gmail.comI've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jason Walker
j_w63@gmail.comThese squares were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Adnankhan Barech
abarech@gmail.comI made these squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
tinashe bhudhuyo
tb@gmail.comThese squares were delicious! I loved the combination of cranberries and lemon. The crust was also perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Segun Okunlola
o.s59@hotmail.co.ukI've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is so good. I love that they're easy to make too.
P Russell
p_russell@gmail.comThese squares were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier texture. The flavor was good, though.
Soumaya Boutaleb
s@hotmail.comThese squares were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of cranberry sauce. I used a canned sauce and it was a bit too tart for my taste. Next time I'll make my own sauce.
Maritza Smit
s-maritza82@hotmail.comI made these squares for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again.
Luis Jimenez
j-l@hotmail.comThese squares were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tart flavor. The crust was good, though.
Chi Li
lchi51@hotmail.frI made these squares for my family and they loved them! The cranberries and lemon are a great combination, and the crust is so good. I will definitely be making these again.
Rob Tennant
r@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my squares turned out perfectly! They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Innocent Ehee
i-e@gmail.comThese squares were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier texture. The flavor was good, though.
Kailyn Adams
kailyn75@hotmail.co.ukThese squares were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of jam. I used raspberry jam and it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll use lemon curd.
Carla Longhurst
l_c97@aol.comI made these squares for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again.
seemab farooqi
farooqi_s@aol.comThese squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I'll probably add a little more sugar next time I make them.
Caasho Cusmaan
c.caasho@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of cranberry desserts, but these squares were surprisingly delicious. The lemon flavor really brightens up the cranberries, and the crust is perfectly buttery and crumbly.
Dominic Khisa
dominic_khisa@yahoo.comThese cranberry lemon squares were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet lemon is perfect, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.