Grapefruit Bars: a refreshing, easy-to-make sweet for warm weather

If you're someone who can't get enough of the bittersweet tangy flavor of grapefruit, you'll fall in love with this simple grapefruit bars recipe. Similar to lemon bars but made with ruby red grapefruit instead of lemons, grapefruit bars are ultra-refreshing, and make a sensational dessert for spring and summer.

Enjoy your grapefruit bars on their own or with a dollop of homemade whipped cream for a zesty dessert that will make your taste buds sing.

Tips for Making the Best Grapefruit Bars

Use room temperature ingredients to make your grapefruit bars.

Make gluten-free grapefruit bars by swapping out the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour. Almond flour and coconut flour are ideal for this recipe.

Use applesauce, silken tofu, or flax eggs to make your grapefruit bars vegan-friendly.

How to Store Homemade Grapefruit Bars

Keep your grapefruit bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, pop them in the fridge for up to five days. Make your life easier by separating the layers with some parchment paper – this way, the grapefruit bars won't stick together.

How to Make Grapefruit Bars

Preheat your oven to 350F. Place two pieces of parchment paper across one another over a baking pan, making sure to leave some overhang. Set aside.

Combine sugar and butter until light and airy.

Beat in flour and salt to form a dough.

Press the dough into the baking pan to form an even layer.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Take the pan out of the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool.

Place the eggs in a bowl.

Add and whisk the sugar until it dissolves.

Beat in the flour.

Add the grapefruit zest.

Pour in the grapefruit juice.

Whisk until combined.

Pour the grapefruit mixture over the crust.

Bake the grapefruit bars for 18 to 20 minutes or until the filling has set.

Remove from the oven to cool completely.

Use the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Dust powdered sugar on top.

Slice into several bars.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes

An 8×8-inch baking dish is an ideal size for baking your grapefruit bars.