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Grapefruit Bars

Zesty Grapefruit Bars for a Refreshing Sweet Treat

These Grapefruit Bars combine a crumbly shortbread crust with a luscious, citrusy filling, providing a refreshing alternative to heavy desserts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional but recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for lower glycemic levels.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour For thickening.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for egg-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Zest Can be replaced with lemon or lime zest.
  • 1/2 cup Grapefruit Juice Preferably fresh juice.
  • 2 drops Pink Food Coloring Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grapefruit Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an 11x7-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter.
  2. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press it evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  3. While the crust is baking, whisk together the granulated sugar and additional flour in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix each in before adding the next. Stir in the grapefruit juice and zest until smooth.
  4. Pour the grapefruit filling over the hot crust and bake for another 20 minutes. The edges should be set, while the center has a slight jiggle.
  5. Let the bars cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator for an additional 2 hours before slicing.
  6. Slice the cooled grapefruit bars into squares or rectangles and serve chilled, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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