Marmalade Meringue Bars Recipe

Name: Marmalade Meringue Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ, divided; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange marmalade
sifted powdered sugar (optional)

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["Cream butter in medium mixing bowl.", "Gradually add 1/4 c sugar; beat until light and fluffy.", "Add egg yolks, orange rind, and vanilla; beat until well-blended.", "In separate bowl, combine flour, 1/4 c wheat germ, 1/4 c pecans, and salt.", "Add flour mixture to creamed mixture; combine well.", "Press dough evenly into ungreased 8x8 baking dish, across bottom and up 1"" on all sides to make a crust.", "Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until golden brown.", "While dough is baking, prepare meringue: Beat egg whites (at room temp) until soft peaks form.", "Gradually add remaining 1/4 c sugar (1 Tbsp at a time), beating until stiff peaks form.", "Fold in remaining 1/4 c wheat germ and 1/4 c pecans; set aside.", "Spread marmalade over warm crust; top with meringue.", "Bake at 350 for 18-20 min or until golden brown.", "Cool in pan on wire rack.", "Sprinkle w/powdered sugar, if desired.", "Cut into bars or squares.", "Store in airtight container for up to 1 week."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, divided, 2 eggs, separated, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Marmalade Meringue Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Marmalade Meringue Bars

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