Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lavender Lemon Bars, where the tangy brightness of fresh lemons meets the aromatic floral notes of culinary lavender. These bars are perfect for any occasion, adding a unique twist to a classic dessert. Ideal for summer picnics, tea parties, or as a refreshing treat after dinner, they are sure to impress with their beautiful presentation and delicious flavor. With an easy-to-follow recipe that incorporates homemade lavender sugar into both the crust and filling, you’ll find these bars irresistible!
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 large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, culinary dried lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour until well mixed. Press firmly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy. Add fresh lemon juice, remaining lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour; mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust evenly.
- Bake again for 40 minutes or until set in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg