How to Make Orange Marmalade Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet and tangy taste of homemade orange marmalade. The bright citrus flavor combined with the perfect amount of sweetness makes it a perfect addition to so many dishes, including these delectable Orange Marmalade Bars. Whether you're looking for a new dessert to add to your baking repertoire or a delicious treat to enjoy with your morning coffee, these bars are sure to become a new favorite.

The recipe for Orange Marmalade Bars is simple and straightfor...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup orange marmalade

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening with the sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the egg and mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add to the first mixture and mix well. Spread half of the dough into the pan. Cover with a layer of marmalade. Spread the remaining dough over the top
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg