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Bars: Meyer Lemon Bars




Source of Recipe


Monica Rossi


Recipe Introduction


Although they're called Meyer Lemon Bars, any kind of lemon will do. You can even mix lemon and lime together for a slightly different twist.


List of Ingredients




For the crust:
3/4 lb. unsalted butter (3 sticks), room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:
6 eggs, room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour

Garnish: Confectioners' sugar, for dusting



Recipe



Butter a 9 x 13 baking pan, then line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. This is optional but will make removing the bars from the pan much easier. Make the crust by creaming the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour. Using your hands, press the dough into the bottom of prepared pan. Chill the pan while the oven preheats to 350° F. Bake the crust for 15 until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.

Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and bake for about 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool to room temperature. Cut into squares and dust with confectioners' sugar. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.