Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Blood Orange Bars

Just like a classic Lemon Bar, but made using Blood Oranges instead!  The tart citrus taste from the Blood Oranges, on top of a sugar cookie crust, with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.  Lemon Bar lovers will definitely need to try these!

The flavor of a blood orange is a bit different from a regular orange, having a sweeter taste with a hint of raspberry flavor.  Perfect to layer on top of a sugar cookie crust!!

Don’t have blood oranges?! Use regular oranges instead  or even tangerines!

Blood Orange Bars

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Serves: 15 Cooking Time: 47-minutes

Ingredients

  • SUGAR COOKIE CRUST:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • BLOOD ORANGE FILLING:
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from approximately 2 oranges)
  • zest from two oranges
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • (option to add a few drops of red food coloring)

Instructions

1

PREPARE SUGAR COOKIE CRUST: Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray the bottom and sides with baking spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 325-degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract to the bowl and mix until incorporated. Change the mixer to low speed and add the flour, salt and nutmeg. Mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a rubber scraper to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Drop cookie dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer.

2

Bake crust in 325-degree oven for 19-20 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light brown color.

3

PREPARE BLOOD ORANGE FILLING: While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, add the sugars and flour to a sifter and sift. Whisk in all three eggs, Blood Orange juice, orange zest and vanilla extract (and red food coloring if using).

4

Once crust is baked, remove from the oven and pour the Blood Orange filling on top. Return the bars to the 325-degree oven and bake for an additional 24-27 minutes or until the middle is set and not jiggly.

5

Remove from oven and let set on the counter for 30-45 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to set completely. Sprinkled with a generous dusting of powdered sugar when ready to serve.

Notes

Store Blood Orange Bars in the refrigerator, in an airtight container. Bars stay good for 4-5 days.

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15 Comments

  • Reply
    Wendy Klik
    October 18, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    Love Lemon Bars and love that you switched it up to use the blood oranges. Genius. I”m sure they were scrumptious.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:41 AM

      Thanks Wendy! We definitely enjoyed them 🙂

  • Reply
    Kelly | Foodtasia
    October 18, 2019 at 7:32 AM

    Kelly, I love lemon bars and I love any orange dessert. Combine the two and wow, what an irresistible treat!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks Kelly!! XOXO

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    Amy
    October 18, 2019 at 10:47 PM

    I love Lemon Bars and these Blood Orange Bars look mighty tasty! That fruit looks luscious.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks Amy! The blood oranges have such a sweet citrus flavor! I love them!!

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    Kim Lange
    October 19, 2019 at 5:52 AM

    These look amazing!!! I wish I had one or 2 right now Kelly and I love your photos! Pinning! xo

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:43 AM

      Thanks Kim! And thanks for pinning! XOXO

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    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    October 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM

    These look delicious; I’ve seen blood oranges around lately and this would be the perfect thing to make with them. So yummy!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:43 AM

      Thanks Kelsie! 🙂

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    Laura
    October 21, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    Kelly, what a great idea to use oranges instead of lemon! These look wonderful, I love citrusy anything especially bar cookies like this! Yummm!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2019 at 6:44 AM

      Thanks Laura!! XOXO

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