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Grapefruit Bars with Candied Zest

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Rows of bright yellow citrus bars topped with candied grapefruit zest and dusted with powdered sugar.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Susan Spungen

Joy to the world: a citrus bar just as beautiful as it is zingy. The twice-cooked curd method was inspired by authors Rose Levy Beranbaum and Melissa Clark and ensures that these bars are extra sturdy and have a smooth, shiny surface. They hold their shape well even when sliced.

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