Do you ever crave something sweet and tangy? Well, look no further than lemon bars! These delicious treats give the perfect zesty kick to any snack, thanks to their combination of succulent citrus flavor and buttery shortbread crust. Best of all, they’re unbelievably easy to make – anyone can whip up a batch from scratch in just minutes. So get ready for an explosion of flavor with this delightfully simple recipe for lemon bars!
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What Exactly Are Lemon Bars Made Of?
Lemon bar recipes all call for lemon juice, and many recommend freshly squeezed. Butter, white sugar, flour, eggs, and salt are also included. Many recipes call for confectioners sugar, also known as powdered sugar, to be sprinkled on top of the baked bars.
Is It Necessary to Refrigerate Lemon Bars?
Yes, you should keep the lemon bars in the refrigerator to keep them firm. Simply wrap them in plastic and store them in the fridge. Lemon bars can be stored in this way for about a week.
Why Lemon Bars Turn Out Runny?
Under baking is the most likely cause of runny lemon bars. Before removing the filling from the oven, ensure it no longer jiggles. If your lemon bars are still runny, place them in the refrigerator to firm up as much as possible; keeping them cold will keep them firm.
Do Lemon Bars Have An Eggy Flavor?
If your Lemon Bars have an eggy flavor, it is most likely due to overcooking. Make sure to bake the custard only until it has set and is no longer runny.
Why Do My Homemade Lemon Bars Have A Metallic Taste?
The most common cause is the use of aluminum or metal bowls. Lemon juice’s acid tends to react with metal, and eggs can sometimes react with aluminum. Sugar is another possible cause. Lemon bars can taste metallic when made with processed white, granulated sugar.
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Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3-4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
- For crust: in a medium bowl, add flour, butterand sugar and mix until well combined.
- Place the mixture into an ungreased 9x13-inchbaking dish and with the back of a spoon, press into the bottom
- Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for filling: in a bowl, add sugarand flour and mix well.
- Add eggs and beat until well combined.
- Add in the lemon juice and beat until smooth.
- Place the filling over the baked crust evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish of bars from oven andset aside to cool completely.
- Cut into equal-sized bars and serve.
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