Fat Free Mandarin Orange Bars Food

ORANGE BARS

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter.
• Stir together the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter to cut it all together until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into the prepared pan and bake until golden around the edges, about 20 minutes.
• For the filling: Stir together the granulated sugar and flour in a bowl. Crack in the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the orange zest and juice and mix until combined. Pour over the crust and bake until the filling is set, about 20 minutes.
• Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, then sift powdered sugar over the top before cutting into 16 pieces.

FAT FREE MANDARIN ORANGE BARS

Steps:

• Beat ingredients together for 2 minutes, or until Mandarin Oranges are mashed.
• Pour into 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
• Glaze: Beat ingredients together until smooth. Spread on cooled bars.
• *note* if you cut the recipe in half you can use it for an 8x8 pan.

FAT FREE PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together dry ingredients and set aside.
• Blend together wet ingredients until smooth. Combine well with dry ingredients then add dried fruit.
• Pour into a greased 9x9 baking pan. Bake for around 30 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean.

LOW FAT MANDARIN ORANGE PIE

Steps:

• Stir together condensed milk and lemon juice.
• Add drained oranges and 3/4 of the whipped topping.
• Mix together until creamy and pour into pie crust.
• Top with remaining cool whip.
• Refrigerate.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BARS

Steps:

• Grind cranberries and oranges, including peel; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, ginger.add ground fruit -- bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thick.
• Remove from the heat; stir in nuts, if using.
• Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile for crust:.
• Combine flour, sugar and lemon peel in large bowl.
• Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
• Add egg yolks, vanilla and just enough water so dough holds it shape.
• Pat two thirds of dough into 13x9 pan --
• Cover with cranberry orange mixture.
• Crumble remaining dough on top.
• Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
• Cool and cut into bars.

FAT FREE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a non-stick pan, place the oats and bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes to toast to a golden brown. Transfer the oats to a large bowl, add the cereal and raisins, and toss well to combine.
• In a blender or food processor, place the dates and water; allow to sit 5 minutes, and then process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Transfer the pureed dates to a saucepan and add the apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the extracts. Pour the date mixture over the oat mixture and toss well to combine. Pour the mixture into the same pan used to toast the oats, and place a piece of waxed paper on top of the mixture.
• Use a can on top of the waxed paper to roll out the mixture evenly, and compress it firmly. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. It will seem soft but will harden as it cools.
• Allow it to cool for 10 minutes, cut into 24 bars, and transfer to a rack to cool completely. Wrap them individually in aluminum foil, waxed paper, or plastic cling film, or store in an airtight container.