Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are a classic and if you like the lemon flavor and acidic taste, then you will love

these creamy, rich, lemony bars.

Yields: 1 9×13-inch pan

Ingredients:

1/3 cup almond meal

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

4 oz butter, cubed

1-2 tablespoons cold water

1 pinch of salt

4 eggs

2 egg yolks

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/3 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon zest

3/4 cup lemon juice

Directions:

In a bowl, mix the almond meal with the flours, powdered sugar and salt then rub in the cold

butter and mix it well until sandy. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons cold water and mix until the

dough comes together, but do not knead it. Using your fingertips, spread the dough on the

bottom of a 9×13-inch pan and bake in the preheated oven at 350F for 10 minutes. Remove

from the oven and set aside.

To make the lemony filling, mix the eggs with the egg yolks, cornstarch and lemon zest then add

the lemon juice. Pour this mixture into the pan, over the crust and bake 40 minutes on lower

heat, about 325F. It is done when it looks set. When chilled, cut into bars.

Lemon Bars