Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Lavender Lemon Bars, a fresh take on the classic lemon dessert. These bars combine tangy lemon juice and zest with fragrant homemade lavender sugar, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served at a summer picnic, tea party, or simply enjoyed at home, these elegant squares are sure to impress with their unique flavor and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
- 8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted
- 19.25 oz lavender sugar (2 ¾ cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- For the crust, mix granulated sugar and dried lavender in a bowl. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and flour until combined. Press evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, whisk eggs in another bowl; add lemon juice, lavender sugar, zest, and flour. Mix until well incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (64g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg