Tart, sweet, and buttery, these bars make a delicious dessert year-round.
These bars are a greatmake-ahead dessertthey’ll slice even better after chilling for about 12 hours.
Garnish with powdered sugar for a colorful display on your party table.
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If transporting for a party, keep cool until ready to serve.
Learn how to make cranberry-lemon bars, and find your new way to mix up this old favorite.
These bars can be made up to two days ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to slice.
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In fact, we recommend chilling for at least 12 hours before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
The bars can also be made ahead and frozen for up to three months.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries start to burst, about 15 minutes.
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Let cool slightly, about 30 minutes.
Prepare oven and baking dish:
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, and lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside.
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Press crust dough:
Press mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish.
Set aside; let cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
(Do not turn oven off.)
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Add eggs; whisk until combined, and set aside until ready to use.
Assemble bars:
Spread cranberry mixture over cooled crust.
Chill for 30 minutes.
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Gently and evenly pour egg mixture over cranberry mixture.
Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 1 hour.
For best slicing results, cover and refrigerate 12 hours.
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Garnish with additional powdered sugar.
Chilling lemon bars before cutting is key for clean bars.
Dip your knife into hot water and pat it dry between cuts for even cleaner slicing.
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Cranberry-lemon bars should remain refrigerated.
They can sit at room temperature for up to two hours while serving.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
