Luscious Lemon Bars

Yield 18 bars

Author Madeline King

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Inactive time

35 Min

Total time

1 H & 5 M

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Luscious Lemon Bars

Our lemon bars are gooey, bright and tart, with a tender shortbread crust. The perfect summer treat! Our recipe is slightly adaptable; we have tried using different kinds of sugar alternatives successfully (be sure to look up conversion rates if you are adjusting). Freshly squeezed lemons make ALL the difference, and we recommend using the juice for the brightest flavor.

Ingredients

For the crust

• 227 grams local butter unsalted (or ghee)
• 107 grams white sugar or alternative
• 240 grams cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp salt

For the filling

• 594 grams white sugar (we used 300 grams sugar + 25 grams splenda and stevia blend)
• 4 eggs + 3 whites (or 6 whole)
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
• 227 ml fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 120 grams flour
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. For the crust, using a food processor or electric beaters, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Transfer the dough onto a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.
3. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
4. For the filling, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Allow to cool to room temperature.
5. Cut into squares and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Notes

Best stored refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

206.17

Fat (grams)

11.56

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.40

Carbs (grams)

22.44

Fiber (grams)

0.65

Net carbs

21.68

Sugar (grams)

6.46

Protein (grams)

4.02

Sodium (milligrams)

2.02

Cholesterol (grams)

27.11