Meyer Lemon Bars

Making these lemon bars is simple, quick, and really satisfying. They make a great sweet-treat, as well as an indulgent gift for friends and family!

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:40

Total Time:55

Servings: bars

Blend together ½ cup sugar, 2 cups flour and 1 cup softened butter in a medium bowl and press into a bottom of 9x13 inch pan (ungreased).
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F until firm and golden, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the base. Bake for another 20 minutes. Once the bars are cooled, they will firm up.
Serve and enjoy!

Make sure they are completely cooled before you remove them from the tin - they can be very tricky to get out if they’re still warm.
Don’t be afraid to put a little extra butter into the base. It will make the pastry more crumbly, but it will also be a lot more rich and decadent. On the same note, try putting in a dash of salt, it’s sure to give the pastry a wonderful depth of flavor.
Before adding the bars to the oven for the second time, gently tap the baking tin against the counter - this will remove any air bubbles from the mix, giving you a smoother end consistency