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Lemon Bars

These lemon bars bake a buttery flour crust under a bright lemon and egg filling, then cool before powdered sugar is added.

$0.10per serving $
55 minstart to table
20servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp reduced fat butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 extra large eggs
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix butter, applesauce, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, flour, and cornstarch, then press the dough into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk the eggs, superfine sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth.
  4. Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is firm.
  5. Cool the bars completely in the pan, dust them with the remaining powdered sugar, and cut into squares.

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