Can I use bottled lemone juice instead of fresh?

Oh honey, I know it's tempting to grab that little plastic lemone, but trust me - fresh juice makes ALL the difference. Bottled juice often has preservatives that dull that bright citrus punch. Squeezing two lemones takes just minutes, and your taste buds will thank you. (Psst - roll your lemones on the counter first to get every last drop)

How do I prevent a soggy crust?

This was my biggest struggle when I first started making lemone bars . The secret? Bake that crust until it's lightly golden before adding the filling - about 15 minutes usually does it. And press the crust firmly into the pan - no loosey-goosey packing. If yours still gets soggy, try chilling the dough for 20 minutes before baking.

Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely, Just grab a 9x13-inch pan instead of your 8x8-inch. The baking time stays about the same - maybe add 3-5 extra minutes for the filling to set. I make the big batch for potlucks all the time - they disappear even faster.

Why did my filling crack?

Don't panic - mine crack sometimes too. Usually it means we got a little overzealous with the baking time. Next time, pull them out when the center still has a slight jiggle. But here's a chef's secret: powdered sugar hides ALL sins. Shhh.

Can I make these gluten-free?

You bet, Swap the all-purpose flour with your favorite 1:1 gluten-free blend. The texture changes slightly - the crust gets more crumbly - but the bright lemone flavor still shines through. My gluten-free friend says they're her favorite version.

Perfect Lemone Bars Recipe in Just 6 Steps -

Name: Perfect Lemone Bars Recipe in Just 6 Steps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest

Perfect Lemone Bars Recipe in Just 6 Steps

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Classic lemon bars with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 9 bars
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix 1 cup flour, powdered sugar, and butter to form crust dough.
Press dough into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
Bake crust for 15 minutes.
Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tbsp flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest.
Pour filling over baked crust.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Store in an airtight container.

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