Lemon Bars Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter, and 0.25 tsp of salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Press the Mixture into the Pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour until well combined.
- 6
Add the Eggs, Lemon Juice, and Zest
Add 3 large eggs, 0.5 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tsp of lemon zest to the sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- 7
Pour the Filling over the Crust
Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake Again
Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
- 9
