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Lavender Lemon Bars Recipe

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These Lavender Lemon Bars combine a tender buttery crust with a tangy lemon filling infused with fragrant lavender, creating a delightful balance of floral and citrus flavors. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or a sweet afternoon treat, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Lemon Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the softened butter, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup sugar until it forms a crumbly dough. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. Mix the lemon filling: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon flour, and chopped lavender buds until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour filling over crust: Pour the lemon and lavender filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  5. Bake again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and does not jiggle when gently shaken.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade dried lavender for best flavor and safety.
  • For an extra touch, dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Make sure the filling is fully set before slicing to prevent runny bars.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of sugar in the filling.

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