Almond Lime Bars

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  3. 10 tablespoons unsalted chilled butter, cut into small pieces
  4. 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  6. 2 teaspoons grated lime rind (no pith)
  7. 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
  8. 4 large eggs
  9. 2 tablespoons Wondra flour
  10. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  11. Optional: 2-3 drops of green food coloring
  12. Confectioner's sugar
Step aside lemon bars; we have an even cooler version of summer bars. Odense Almond Paste makes a sweet quintessential crust for this tart and refreshing filling.

Time

20 minutes to assemble
38-42 minutes to cook (divided)
Total time: 58-62 minutes

Yield

24 bars

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or spray) a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
  2. Add flour, Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), butter, 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until the texture of fine crumbs. Pour into baking pan. Press firmly into bottom of pan, using bottom side of measuring cup. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Wipe out food processor.
  3. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, lime rind, lime juice, eggs, Wondra flour, baking powder and food coloring, if desired, to processor. Mix well and pour onto hot crust.
  4. Bake an additional 18-20 minutes or until set and edges are slightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve. Refrigerate leftover bars between wax paper in an air-tight plastic container.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817