Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Lavender Lemon Bars, a delightful twist on the traditional lemon bar. These bars are infused with homemade lavender sugar, creating a unique and aromatic dessert that perfectly balances floral notes with zesty lemon. Ideal for summer gatherings, tea parties, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy, they can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for those busy days when you need a quick pick-me-up. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar or alongside fresh berries for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
- 8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted and slightly cooled
- 3.5 oz lavender sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- 19.25 oz lavender sugar (2 3/4 cups)
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 TBSP)
- 2.25 oz all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, dried lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour until crumbly. Press evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; mix in lemon juice, remaining lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour until smooth.
- Pour filling over baked crust and return to oven for 40 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg