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Desserts
American
12 bars
15 minutes
45 minutes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 2-3 blood oranges)
Zest of 1 blood orange
Powdered sugar for dusting
Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and salt. Add eggs, blood orange juice, and zest, whisking until smooth. Pour this mixture over the baked crust.
Bake the Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.
These vibrant Blood Orange Bars bring a zesty, citrusy twist to the classic lemon bar, with a striking color and flavor from fresh blood oranges. Perfect for a refreshing, sweet-tart treat!
