Lavender Lemon Bars Recipe
Indulge in the delicate flavors of lavender and bright lemon with these scrumptious Lavender Lemon Bars. A buttery crust pairs perfectly with a tangy-sweet filling, making these bars a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Lavender Sugar:
- 3 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
For Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup lavender sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For Filling:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 3/4 cups lavender sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 TBSP)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Additional:
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- To Make the Lavender Sugar: Place dried lavender and 1 cup granulated sugar in a food processor. Blend until finely ground. Add remaining sugar and pulse to mix.
- To Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Mix butter, lavender sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour. Press into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- To Make the Filling: Whisk eggs, lemon juice, lavender sugar, lemon zest. Sift in flour and mix. Pour over baked crust and bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut into bars, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and garnish with lavender buds.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the bars are completely chilled before cutting.
- Store in the refrigerator for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lavender Lemon Bars, Lemon Bars Recipe, Lavender Dessert, Citrus Bars, Homemade Lemon Bars
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