Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lavender Lemon Bars, a refreshing twist on the classic lemon dessert. These bars blend the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the subtle floral notes of culinary lavender, making them a standout treat for summer gatherings, tea parties, or simple self-indulgence. Each bite offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, enhanced by homemade lavender sugar that elevates both the crust and filling. Beautifully dusted with powdered sugar, these bars not only taste incredible but also present a stunning look on any dessert table.
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 and dried lavender; mix in melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just combined; press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake crust for around 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together eggs, fresh lemon juice, lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour in another bowl until smooth; pour over baked crust.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until set in the middle.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg