Berry Lemonade Bars

By MJH

Serves 16

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 3 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup)
• 1.5 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Cooking spray
• Filling:
• 6 ounces fresh strawberries or fresh raspberries
• 1.5 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Classic Tangy Lemon Bars: Omit berries. Increase lemon juice to 3/4 cup; add 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind to filling. Bake as directed in main recipe.

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare crust, weigh or lightly spoon 3 ounces (about 2/3 cup) all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt) in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine.
Add butter and oil; pulse 5 to 6 times or until mixture resembles sand. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square light-colored metal baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Lightly press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

To prepare filling, wipe processor clean with paper towels.
Place berries in processor; process until smooth.
Strain puree through a fine sieve over a bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids.
Measure out 1/2 cup fruit puree.

Weigh or lightly spoon 1.5 ounces (about 1/3 cup) flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
Place 1.5 ounces flour in a large bowl.
Add fruit puree, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir well with a whisk.
Add eggs; gently stir with a whisk until combined. Pour mixture onto hot crust.
Bake at 350° for 23 minutes or just until set.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.