How To Make Lemon Bars

I have had a number of request for Lemon Bars. I’m told the ones I make are really good. I have to be honest, this is a recipe I’ve taken from my mother’s archives. It is one of those recipes that were written down on a 3 x 5 index card many years ago. When I asked my mother for the recipe she had to dig through her box full of 3 x 5 cards.

My mother has been making these for years. Check out that nice worn card in the image, no doubt years of accumulated memories making these. It pleases me to know I have finally mastered the skill to create this popular treat.

Making Lemon Bars is a two-step process. First you make the crust and then you make the filling.

Let’s start with the crust.

First, gather the ingredients.

In a mixing bowl combine the following.

• 1 cup of unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar (powered sugar)

Cream the butter and sugar.

Slowly add in the 2 cups of flour.

Mix until a dough forms. It will be crumbly and resemble something like this.

Transfer the dough to a 9 X 13 baking dish.

Using a spoon or a spatula press the dough into the pan as shown below.

Bake on 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the edges start to brown slightly. Do not over bake, you will be cooking this again so if it isn’t quite brown that is ok.

Let cool for at least 30 minutes. If you are in a hurry, then place in your freezer or fridge to cool.

Now let’s work on the filling.

Gather the ingredients while you are waiting for the crust to cool.

• 2 medium lemons
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh lemon juice)

Juice two regular sized lemons. I prefer to use fresh lemons for my recipe. I think it makes a difference verses using the lemon juice in a container. I also include the pulp which adds that extra, ooo, aaa! (think monkey sounds) that’s the secret to great Lemon Bars.

Grab 4 eggs and add them to the mixing bowl.

Scramble the eggs while adding the two cups of sugar.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 teaspoon of flour.

Add 6 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.

Mix this until it resembles vanilla pudding.

Pour the filling over your cooled crust.

Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the top starts to brown.

Let cool completely and sprinkle with powered sugar. If you don’t let this cool then the powered sugar will just melt into the filling.

Cut bars into desired sizes. For me this is about the size of a brownie.

Serve and enjoy!

Do you like Lemon Bars? When do you serve your lemon bars? During the holiday’s or on special occasions? Or do you just request your local IT guy to make them for you? Please rate and share below.