Verjuice Dessert Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, melted, plus more, unmelted, to grease pan
  • 2 13 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup verjuice

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan well.
  2. Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup confectioners sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter and stir until mixture has an even texture.
  4. Transfer to the pan and pat out to even thickness.
  5. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to 300 degrees.
  7. Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
  8. Add the remaining 1/3 cup flour and the verjuice, and stir well.
  9. Pour over shortbread and bake until just set, about 30 minutes.
  10. Allow to cool completely in pan, then cut into 24 bars.
  11. Sieve the remaining 3 tablespoons of confectioners sugar over the top before serving.
  12. These bars will keep, covered and refrigerated, for about 3 days.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9763mg 100% DV
Potassium 226mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 73mg 6% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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