Marmalade Meringue Bars Recipe

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Marmalade Meringue Bars
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cream butter in medium mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add 1/4 c sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks, orange rind, and vanilla; beat until well-blended.
  4. In separate bowl, combine flour, 1/4 c wheat germ, 1/4 c pecans, and salt.
  5. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture; combine well.
  6. Press dough evenly into ungreased 8x8 baking dish, across bottom and up 1 on all sides to make a crust.
  7. Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until golden brown.
  8. While dough is baking, prepare meringue: Beat egg whites (at room temp) until soft peaks form.
  9. Gradually add remaining 1/4 c sugar (1 Tbsp at a time), beating until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fold in remaining 1/4 c wheat germ and 1/4 c pecans; set aside.
  11. Spread marmalade over warm crust; top with meringue.
  12. Bake at 350 for 18-20 min or until golden brown.
  13. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  14. Sprinkle w/powdered sugar, if desired.
  15. Cut into bars or squares.
  16. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 690.35 Kcal (2890 kJ)
Calories from fat 389.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.28g 67%
Cholesterol 127.64mg 43%
Sodium 201.28mg 8%
Potassium 345.5mg 7%
Total Carbs 68.79g 23%
Sugars 32.29g 129%
Dietary Fiber 5.75g 23%
Protein 12.51g 25%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 60.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 423.34 Kcal (1772 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.54g 67%
Cholesterol 78.27mg 43%
Sodium 123.42mg 8%
Potassium 211.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.19g 23%
Sugars 19.8g 129%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 23%
Protein 7.67g 25%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 14%
Calcium 36.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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