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Blood Orange Bars

 These blood orange bars are the perfect switch up from lemon bars. They are tart, sweet and perfect for using up all those seasonal blood oranges. Say hello to your new favorite dessert!

Blood Orange Bars by Nutmeg Nanny

I have been wanting to make all sorts of different citrus bars ever since I made lemon bars. I didn’t get around to doing that until yesterday.

I was at the store and saw all these lovely blood oranges begging to be used. I brought them home and decide I would make these delicious bars. I know it’s obviously not the most original idea but it was darn tasty 🙂

I just adapted my usual lemon bar recipe to include blood orange juice instead of lemon juice. I did notice that the bars did not set up as firm as a traditional lemon bar, but I think a few more tweaks and it will be perfect. I also think a little lime juice would be delicious if introduced to the party. Next time I will definitely give that a whirl 🙂 

Blood Orange Bars by Nutmeg Nanny

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Blood Orange Bars

These blood orange bars are the perfect switch up from lemon bars. They are tart, sweet and perfect for using up all those seasonal blood oranges. Say hello to your new favorite dessert!

Yield: 8x8 pan

Ingredients:

For crust:
1 stick unsalted butter – room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

For filling:
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup fresh blood orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoon all purpose flour

For topping:
Powdered sugar

Source: Adapted from Joy of Baking

Directions:

reheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in center of oven.

Grease 8×8 pan with non stick spray or butter.

For Crust: In the bowl of your electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt and beat until the dough just comes together. Press into the bottom of your greased pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool while you make the filling.

For Filling: In your electric mixer beat the sugar and eggs until nice and smooth. Add the blood orange juice and zest and stir to combine. Fold in the flour. Pour the filling over the shortbread crust and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

To Serve: Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar. These are best eaten the day they are made but can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.

Brandy

About Brandy!

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel. Read more...

auntie lyn

Thursday 28th of January 2010

well they look geat an i have some big lemons an been waiting for a recipe,cuz i dont have any for lemons...but going to make the bloodoranges also..tys dear...luv auntie lyn..

chayacomfycook

Sunday 24th of January 2010

Great presentation.

Blond Duck

Wednesday 20th of January 2010

Aren't snuggling critters the greatest?

Cakelaw

Tuesday 19th of January 2010

These look delightful - and aren't blood oranges gorgeous?

Debbie

Tuesday 19th of January 2010

Great idea and they look and they look so delicious!!!

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