You’ve probably tried lemon bars at some point in your life, right? Bakeries always have them on their display. They’re a common treat to bake for a potluck to share with friends. And they’re an easy treat to make at home too.
What’s the appeal of a lemon bar?
It’s the filling! The buttery crust is something to talk about too, but the filling is the droolworthy part. A combination of sugar, eggs, lemon zest and juice, baking powder and flour bake together and turn into a gooey lemon layer that forms a light crust on top. That gooey lemon layer is pretty darn amazing. And it’s what keeps you coming back for a 2nd and 3rd lemon bar.
See the close-up of that lemon bar right there?? That’s what I’m talking about. That gooey lemony layer is all there in plain sight. Your fingers might get a tiny bit of goo on them when you pick up these bars, but it’s nothing to worry about. They’re finger lickin’ good 🙂
Here’s what these lemon bars look like from up above. Classic lemon bars are usually dusted with a little bit of powdered sugar at this point. I didn’t do that, but they are definitely prettier if you do the dusting.
If you’re looking for a good, classic lemon bars recipe… this is it.
Fresh lemon juice is wonderful in recipes. If you’re looking for more recipes that use fresh lemon juice, try some of these!
Savory Recipes Using Lemon Juice:
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp Rosemary Lemon Chicken Skewers
Sweet Recipes Using Lemon Juice:
Lemon Sour Cream Pie Lemon Pound Cake Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake
