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Orange Pie Bars

April 23, 2014 by Stephanie Brubaker 20 Comments

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Orange Pie Bars
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.

 

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Filed Under: Bars, Dessert, Pies and Pastries Tagged With: best lemon bars recipe, fruit dessert recipe, how to make orange bars, lemon bars made with oranges, orange pie bars, perfect lemon bars, spring dessert recipe, summer dessert

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Comments

  1. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:35 am

    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.

    Reply
  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    These look amazing! Love that bright citrus color!

    Reply
  3. Susan says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Such a great color and definitely a dessert for an orange lover!

    Reply
  4. Kim Beaulieu says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    These are so flipping pretty. I need to try these. I bet they taste out of this world.

    Reply
  5. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Mmmm…love this idea! Your photos are gorgeous, and these orange pie bars look delicious! Perfect for summer 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Dreamy! I love your photos!

    Reply
  7. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

    May 2, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I love the idea of Orange Bars instead of the typical lemon – these look divine!

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    May 2, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I crave fresh bright flavors when the weather gets nice out, also!! I love this and it’s very original!

    Reply
  9. Ginny McMeans says

    May 2, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    Wow! Orange instead of lemon. Great idea!

    Reply
  10. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    May 2, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Oh my heavens yes. I love everything orange right now!

    Reply
  11. Angie says

    May 2, 2014 at 8:38 am

    When it comes to sweets that are citrus, I’m all over them, so I know I would love these amazing orange bars!

    Reply
  12. Julie@Sweet and Spicy Monkey says

    April 26, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    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!

    Reply
  13. Charbel says

    April 25, 2014 at 9:14 am

    What a great idea! These look amazing 🙂

    Reply
  14. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    April 24, 2014 at 5:55 am

    These look delicious! Love the idea of the fresh orange taste in spring!

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      April 24, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  15. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Such a great idea Stephanie! I’m dying to make orange curd. Love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      April 24, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Thank you Dorothy!

      Reply

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