Raspberry Lemon Squares (Diabetes-Friendly)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup egg substitute
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.

3. 3

   Combine the flour with 3 tablespoons sugar and nutmeg in a small bowl.

4. 4

   With a pastry blender or 2 knives cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   Press the mix firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Combine with a whisk the 2/3 cup sugar, egg substitute, lemon juice,, lemon peel and baking powder until blended.

8. 8

   Remove crust from oven. Pour lemon mixture over warm crust.

9. 9

   Place fruit spread in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted.

10. 10

    Drizzle fruit spread over lemon mixture.

11. 11

    Bake at 350° for 22 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges.

12. 12

    Cool completely on a wire rack.

13. 13

    Sift powdered sugar evenly over top. Cut into 16 squares.