Orange Pie Bars
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These Orange Pie Bars are so bright and refreshing - A new favorite dessert in our house! Just like lemon bars made with oranges instead!
Ingredients
- powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
Crust
- 3/4 cups cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder
Garnish
- zest of one orange
Directions
| Crust | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a medium bowl add butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Cut the butter into the flour and sugar until crumbly. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake for 12 minutes. | |
| Filling | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large bowl beat the eggs with orange juice and sugar. Add the flour and baking powder and mix well. Pour into baked crust and bake for 20 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Let cool to room temperature then chill in refrigerator. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add the zest of an orange and a sprinkling of powdered sugar just before serving. | |
More fruity desserts you’ll love:
Strawberry Cream filled Brownie Cups
Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
I’m with you … as the weather warms, the sweets I want change too. I love more light, bright citrusy things over the heavy desserts. This looks absolutely perfect.
Nutmeg Nanny says
These look amazing! Love that bright citrus color!
Susan says
Such a great color and definitely a dessert for an orange lover!
Kim Beaulieu says
These are so flipping pretty. I need to try these. I bet they taste out of this world.
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
Mmmm…love this idea! Your photos are gorgeous, and these orange pie bars look delicious! Perfect for summer 🙂
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Dreamy! I love your photos!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
I love the idea of Orange Bars instead of the typical lemon – these look divine!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I crave fresh bright flavors when the weather gets nice out, also!! I love this and it’s very original!
Ginny McMeans says
Wow! Orange instead of lemon. Great idea!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Oh my heavens yes. I love everything orange right now!
Angie says
When it comes to sweets that are citrus, I’m all over them, so I know I would love these amazing orange bars!
Julie@Sweet and Spicy Monkey says
Your orange pie bars look so delish and the recipe doesn’t sound that difficult at all. Your pictures are beautiful! I’m pinning these!
Charbel says
What a great idea! These look amazing 🙂
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
These look delicious! Love the idea of the fresh orange taste in spring!
Stephanie says
Thanks Laura!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Such a great idea Stephanie! I’m dying to make orange curd. Love this recipe!
Stephanie says
Thank you Dorothy!