Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the bars out later.
- Step 2: Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Step 3: Make the lemon lavender filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, lemon juice, eggs, ground lavender, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Step 4: Pour the lemon lavender filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Step 5: Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
- Step 6: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Store leftover lavender lemon bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a delightful warm treat, gently reheat individual bars in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- These bars are a perfect complement to a cup of tea or coffee, especially after a light lunch or as a sophisticated afternoon snack.
- To ensure the lavender flavor is fully infused, let the lemon lavender filling sit for 5-10 minutes after mixing before pouring it over the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American