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A platter of golden lemon bars with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Quick way to grow Lemon Bars

This recipe provides a quick way to "grow" delightful lemon bars, perfect for a refreshing treat. It's a playful take on gardening that yields delicious results in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Filling
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • pastry blender (optional)
  • whisk

Method
 

For the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, and granulated sugar. Mix with your hands or a pastry blender until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
For the Lemon Filling
  1. While the crust bakes, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Once the crust is slightly cooled, pour the lemon filling evenly over it.
  3. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Finishing Touches
  1. Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  2. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, you can add a small amount of lemon extract to the filling. Ensure the bars are completely cool before cutting to prevent sticking and a messy presentation.