These basic lemon bars are on the similar time candy and tart and have essentially the most scrumptious, tender crust with a evenly crisp high that sandwiches the custardy heart.

The Finest Lemon Bar Recipe

I began making this lemon bar recipe once I was about about 12 years outdated and have made it every Christmas since. That’s a whole lot of holidays, particularly since they’re additionally an ideal springtime recipe too. Being a lemon head, they had been all the time my favourite, however since I’m not one to pigeon gap a recipe, I’ll joyfully eat them any day of the yr.

I used to be by no means certain the place this lemon bar recipe got here from till not too long ago, once I was leafing by means of my candy grandma Mary Jane’s recipe playing cards and found one titled “LaVon’s Lemon Bars.” LaVon was my grandma’s finest good friend, and like all finest pals, swapping recipes between besties is as a lot on the common as swapping gossip, which I guess they had been fairly good at too.

So because you and me, effectively we’re pals too! So right here I’m going, swapping this recipe with you.

Lemon Bars Substances

Making do-it-yourself lemon bars couldn’t be simpler, nor may the elements record be shorter. Right here’s all you’ll must make this lemon bars recipe:

• All-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Lemon juice and zest (I like utilizing Meyer lemons once I can discover them)
• Baking powder

The way to Make Lemon Bars

First, bake the powdered sugar shortbread crust. Use a pastry blender to work the powdered sugar, chilly butter, and a couple of cups of the flour collectively till it’s the feel of cornmeal. Work it child, work it! Press into the underside of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and bake till golden.

Subsequent, put together the custard. Whereas the crust bakes, use a hand whisk or an electrical mixer to beat the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a big bowl. Sift the remaining flour and baking powder into the moist combination and blend effectively.

Prime the recent crust with the lemon juice, egg, and sugar combination. Whereas the crust is sizzling from the oven, evenly pour the custard combine over it then bake for 20 minutes or so longer.

Utterly cool earlier than dusting with powder sugar. Enable these straightforward lemon bars to completely cool earlier than dusting with powdered sugar and reducing so the powdered sugar doesn’t soften into the nice and cozy cookie.

What’s the Distinction Between Meyer Lemons and Common Lemons?

Meyer lemons are tart like common lemons, however style sweeter than the Eureka selection mostly discovered on the grocery retailer. The style is a bit bit like a cross between a lemon and an orange.

For those who can’t discover Meyer lemons in your grocery retailer, and don’t occur to have one in your neighborhood that’s producing fruit at simply the proper reachable top (hey, I’m not suggesting something…), sub half of the lemon juice with recent orange juice and also you’ll see what I imply.

Or go forward and use common lemons for further tartness.

Ideas for Making the Finest Lemon Bars

These lemon bars have the trace of a crackling high from the sugars caramelizing within the warmth. The highest compliments the cookie crust and balances the candy yellow custard within the center.

Whereas some recipes name for the shortbread crust to go up the edges of the pan (about half an inch appears fairly commonplace) I want much less crust, so I simply press it into the underside of the pan. However you possibly can definitely do both to your liking.

Oven occasions fluctuate, so set your timer about 5 minutes sooner than the time suggest to test in case your filling is ready. A toothpick ought to come out principally clear when caught in the midst of the custard filling.

Do Lemon Bars Must Be Refrigerated?

Lemon Bars are nice to go away out for a number of hours, however If storing for longer, retailer within the fridge for as much as 4-5 days, in the event that they final that lengthy!

Can You Freeze Lemon Bars?

Sure! Wrap the lemon bars tightly in plastic wrap then retailer in gallon measurement freezer baggage for as much as 2 months.

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