For those who like the spicy side of life chipotle chile powder adds sweet heat to everyone’s favorite lemon bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter or margarine, chilled
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves, or preserves of your choice
- 4 eggs
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 3/8 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.
Step 2
Combine 2 cups flour, butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until firm and golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 20 minutes in the pan.
Step 4
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the preserves and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; spread over the cooled crust. Whip eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Beat in sugar, lemon juice, and salt until the sugar has dissolved. Sift together 1/3 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into eggs until smooth. Pour onto the preserve-topped crust.
Step 6
Bake in preheated oven an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until the center of the egg mixture has set. Sift together 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar with 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, and sprinkle over hot lemon bars. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 314 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat8g | 39% |
Cholesterol77mg | 26% |
Sodium169mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars31g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 16% |
Calcium32mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium54mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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