Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars

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Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • TOPPING
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice (from a pink or Ruby Red)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square metal pan with non-stick foil or parchment.
  2. Combine flour, salt and powdered sugar. Cut in butter (food processor works well) until mixture is coarse and crumbly. It should be very dry.
  3. Press into pan and bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  4. Beat together eggs, sugar, grapefruit juice,and grapefruit zest. **Add more zest for a more "grapefruity" flavor.
  5. Whisk in baking powder, making sure you whisk out any lumps, then whisk in flour.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
  7. Cool completely, then sprinkle top with powdered sugar. Lift from pan and cut into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

669 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.4g 43% DV
Carbs 92g 33% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 38.3g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12423.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 288.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 118.8mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 192.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 14.7mg 16% DV
Calcium 1584.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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