Cranberry Lemon Squares Recipe

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Cranberry Lemon Squares
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, then grease or butter an 8 inch baking pan.
  2. FOR CRANBERRY FILLING ~ In a small saucepan, bring cranberries & water to a boil.
  3. Redice heat & cook, stirring often, about 25 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  4. Coarsely chop cranberries, then set aside.
  5. 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.
  6. Press mixture into prepared 8 inch baking pan & bake about 20 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool on wire rack.
  8. FOR LEMON TOPPING ~ In a small mixing bowl beat eggs & granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla, lemon juice & zest.
  9. Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour & beat until combined.
  10. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F.
  11. Spread cranberry mixture over baked crust, then pour lemon mixture over cranberry layer.
  12. Bake about 40 minutes or until set, then remove from oven.
  13. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  14. Refrigerate, chilling well before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.24 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.37g 11%
Cholesterol 34.7mg 12%
Sodium 64.99mg 3%
Potassium 142.54mg 3%
Total Carbs 31.41g 10%
Sugars 20.99g 84%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 2.13g 4%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 13.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.12 Kcal (976 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g 11%
Cholesterol 41.43mg 12%
Sodium 77.6mg 3%
Potassium 170.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.51g 10%
Sugars 25.06g 84%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 4%
Protein 2.55g 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 16.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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