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Grapefruit Lemon Bars Recipe

Tangy and sweet, these grapefruit lemon bars are a refreshing twist on the classic lemon bar.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, 2 cups of flour, and ½ cup of sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of sugar and ¼ cup of flour. Add the eggs, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit zest. Mix well.
  5. Pour the filling over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  6. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Grapefruit Lemon Bars
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