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Finished Lemon Bars
Dennis

Lemon Bars

A delicious lemon bar recipe from my grandma
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

The Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 sticks margarine or 1 cup
  • ½ cup confectioner's sugar sifted
The Custard
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ tsp baking powder sifted

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan

Method
 

The Crust
  1. Sift flour and confectioner sugar into a mixing bowl. Cut in margarine in small pieces until mixture clings together. Might have to use your hands.
  2. Smooth into the bottom of a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
  3. Bake at 350 F for 20 - 25 minutes, or until light brown.
The Custard
  1. While the crust is baking, beat 4 eggs in a bowl. Add in the other custard ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  2. Take the pan out of the oven and pour the custard on top. Put it back in the oven for 25 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with confectioner sugar on top, let it cool on the countertop, then cut into squares and serve when ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 903IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

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