Verjuice Dessert Bars

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan well.

2. 2

   Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup confectioners sugar and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter and stir until mixture has an even texture.

4. 4

   Transfer to the pan and pat out to even thickness.

5. 5

   Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to 300 degrees.

7. 7

   Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.

8. 8

   Add the remaining 1/3 cup flour and the verjuice, and stir well.

9. 9

   Pour over shortbread and bake until just set, about 30 minutes.

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    Allow to cool completely in pan, then cut into 24 bars.

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    Sieve the remaining 3 tablespoons of confectioners sugar over the top before serving.

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    These bars will keep, covered and refrigerated, for about 3 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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