Lemon Bars
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
35 minutesLemons sold individually can be expensive at certain times of the year. Look for lemons in 2 1/2- to 3-pound net bags. They are often less expensive than purchasing them as single fruit.
Ingredients
Serves 24
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbly.
2
Pat mixture gently into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.
3
Beat eggs, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Pour over crust.
4
Bake for 20 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with remaining confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
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When figuring out how many lemons to buy, remember there are about 21/2 tablespoons of juice in the average- sized lemon.
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To keep almonds fresh longer, seal them tightly in a heavy plastic bag and store them in the freezer. There is no need to thaw almonds before using them in the recipe.
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