- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- CRUST INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 c ground almonds / or fav. nut
- 1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
- FILLING INGREDIENTS
- 4 large eggs
- 2 c sugar (granulated)
- 2/3-3/4 c orange juice (freshly squeezed) 1-2 large oranges
- 1 large orange- zest (2 tablespoons
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- confectioners' sugar for dusting top of bars
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9”x 13” baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Lightly butter paper.
Step 2
To make the crust, whisk together flour, confectioners’ sugar and almonds. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or a fork or your hands. Mix until mixture resembles loose meal and holds together when pinched.
Step 3
Spread crust mixture evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add sugar, orange zest and orange juice, and mix well. Mix in flour and baking powder.
Step 5
Pour filling mixture on top of partially baked crust. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until edges are browned and center is set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Step 6
Sprinkle tops of bars with confectioners’ sugar before serving.