Lingonberry Bars

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 19

Sweet and tangy Lingonberry Bars

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

375

Sugar

31g

Fat

19g

Lingonberry Bars are a classic dessert recipe in Scandinavian cuisine. These sweet and tangy bars are the perfect treat for berry lovers, and the combination of lingonberry preserves and chopped pecans is sure to please your taste buds. They are a great addition to any dessert table or can be enjoyed as an after-dinner treat with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
3.	Add flour and chopped pecans and continue to beat until a soft dough forms.
4.	Press 2/3 of the dough into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
5.	Spread the lingonberry preserves evenly over the dough.
6.	Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the preserves.
7.	Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars and serving.

PROS

Lingonberry Bars are sweet and tangy, making them a delicious dessert for any occasion.

They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

CONS

These bars are high in sugar and calories, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

They may not be suitable for those with nut allergies due to the addition of pecans in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Lingonberry Bars are not particularly healthy, they do contain some health benefits.
Lingonberries are high in antioxidants and have been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup sugar
	3/4 cup chopped pecans
	1 egg
	1 cup softened butter
	10 ounces lingonberry preserves ( filling )