Best 6 Grannys Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Granny's Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars, a classic dessert with a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. These delectable treats are sure to be a hit at gatherings, bake sales, or as a sweet treat anytime. With a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling, these lemon bars offer a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. This recipe collection includes variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, featuring gluten-free and vegan options. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible lemon delights!

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GRANNY'S BLUE RIBBON LEMON BARS



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I remember my great grandmother making these when I would visit her in Richmond, California with my grandmother.... She would have a plate of these on the table as soon as we got to her house. She taught me to make these, and I had lost the recipe. My grandmother would make them for me and the rest of my family....When she...

Provided by James Baum

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c cake flour, sifted
1/2 c butter, softened, unsalted
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
2 eggs
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp flour or cornstarch
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
lemon zest, grated from 2 lemons

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325° For the Crust: Cream together in a mixing bowl the 1st four ingredients. Bake in a pre heated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes. This is done in an 8" by 8" pan.
  • 2. For the Crust: Cream together in a mixing bowl the 1st four ingredients. Bake in a pre heated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes. This is done in an 8" by 8" pan.
  • 3. Once the time is up, remove the crust from the oven, and set aside for 25 minutes.
  • 4. Take the Last 5 ingredients and place in the bowl of a stand mixer or use a hand mixer. Pour this mixture onto the crust that you already par baked.
  • 5. Place back in the oven at 325° degrees for 20-25 minutes till slightly brown on top. Remove, and let cool for AT least 2 hours. Cut into 1 inch by 1 inch squares. Sprinkle with powered sugar if you like.

CLASSIC LEMON BARS



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If you like lemon flavor, this is the recipe for you. Super lemony, light and refreshing dessert. Huge crowd favorite, so much so, I get requests for parties and camping trips to make these. These are your classic rendition of lemon bars. For parties, I like to cut these into smaller 1 inch squares. For gluten-free, just switch...

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
coconut spray oil
1 1/2 stick butter
2 c flour
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c powdered sugar
FILLING
4 large eggs, plus 3 egg yolks
2 c sugar
1/3 c flour
3 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 1/4 c fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

Steps:

  • 1. For the crust - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Grease a 9x13 glass casserole dish with oil, then line with tin foil, leaving overhang on all sides, then grease the foil as well with oil.
  • 3. In a food processor (or blender) pulse the butter, flour, both sugars and salt until the dough comes together, about 1-2 minutes.
  • 4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the dish. You can go about 1/2 inch up the sides as well if you prefer outside edge crust. Make sure there are no cracks.
  • 5. Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • 6. For the filling - While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
  • 7. Using a hand-help mixer, combine the whole eggs and yolks with the sugar and flour in a large bowl, until smooth.
  • 8. Add the lemon juice and zest, and mix well.
  • 9. When the crust is done, remove from oven, and reduce oven to 300 degrees F.
  • 10. Pour the filling over the warm crust and return to the oven.
  • 11. Bake until the filling is just set, approximately 30 minutes.
  • 12. Remove from oven when done, and let cool on a wire rack.
  • 13. Move dish to refrigerator and cool until firm, at least 2 hours or more.
  • 14. When ready, carefully lift out of the dish using the foil, and cut into desired bar size.
  • 15. Place on serving dish, and dust with confectioner's sugar. If not serving right away, or storing extra, keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

EASY CRESCENT DOUGH LEMON BARS



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This is a really lemony treat you can enjoy for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a midnight snack. It's super easy to whip up! You probably have the ingredients in your pantry and fridge. We loved the creamy lemon curd filling. And, the crunchy sugar topping is perfect!

Provided by Amber Moon

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 stick butter, softened
1 jar(s) lemon curd - or jam of your choice
2 lemons
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter bottom of 13x9 baking pan. Use 1/2 of the stick to put small pats of butter all over the bottom of the pan.
  • 2. Unroll dough. Lay in the bottom of pan. Press dough down corner to corner.
  • 3. Spread lemon curd evenly all over the dough.
  • 4. Lay out the second can of dough on top of the curd. Perforated dough edges do not need to be sealed. Then add the rest of the butter in small pats to top of this layer of dough. Squeeze the juice of 1 to 2 lemons; depending on amount of juice and size of each one all over the top layer of dough. This will create little pools of lemon juice.
  • 5. Dust powdered sugar heavily all over the top, paying close attention to the pools of lemon juice. Keep adding the sugar until the lemon juice does not easily absorb any more sugar. You may only need 1/4 cup of sugar to do this or more.
  • 6. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes until toasty brown on edges. Oven times may slightly vary.
  • 7. Let cool, slice. Goes great with coffee, great for dessert or a breakfast/brunch treat.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH LEMON BARS



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Ann set high expectations for this lemon bars recipe ... and they turned out every bit as good as she said! The shortbread crust is buttery with a creamy lemon center. The velvety frosting melts in your mouth. Perfectly sweet and tart, these lemon bars are a perfect after-dinner or brunch treat.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c butter, softened (no substituting)
1/2 c powdered sugar
FILLING
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 c sugar
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
6 Tbsp lemon juice (I use bottled)
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp milk
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix crust ingredients with a fork as you would for a pie crust. Pat into a 9x13 pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • 2. As crust is baking, mix filling.
  • 3. After crust has baked for 15 minutes pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. Cool bars completely.
  • 4. Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and milk for 6 to 8 minutes on high speed. Then add 2 tbsp cold water one at a time. Beat until smooth.
  • 5. Spread over cooled bars.

COUNTY FAIR FIRST PRIZE BLUE RIBBON LEMON BARS



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Make and share this County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gracesadowski

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flour
3 eggs
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 lemons, rind of, grated

Steps:

  • First Make the Base:.
  • 2 cups flour.
  • ¼ cup sugar.
  • 1 cup butter softened.
  • Preheat Oven to 350.
  • Cut ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Pat crust into 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then:.
  • Make the Topping :.
  • 2 cups sugar.
  • 1 tsp baking powder.
  • ¼ cup flour.
  • 3 eggs.
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice.
  • Grated rind of 2 lemons.
  • Mix ingredients together in a large bowl and pour over crust. Bake another 20 minutes.
  • Cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 188.8, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 45.6, Protein 5

BLUE RIBBON LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h55m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
2 1/4 cups white flour, divided
12 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Make crust first.
  • In a large bowl, add in your 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, melted butter, mix with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan, poke crust with fork all over so crust doesn't bubble up.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden. Be sure to make sure crust doesn't turn brown.
  • Take crust out and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Leave oven on. While crust is resting make filling.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat on low eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, baking powder, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour filling mixture over crust and bake 60 minutes. When done take out of oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup of powdered sugar over while warm.
  • Chill bars at least 1 1/2 hours before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 37.4, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. The fresher the lemons, the better the lemon bars will taste. If you can, use organic lemons to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
  • Grate the lemon zest finely. This will help to release the essential oils and flavor of the lemons.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture in the lemon bars.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the lemon bars to be tough.
  • Bake the lemon bars until they are just set. Overbaking can cause the lemon bars to be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the lemon bars cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Granny's Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their bright lemon flavor and creamy texture, these lemon bars are sure to be a favorite.

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