GLUTEN-FREE LEMON BARS

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Everyone loves lemon bars, and now even your gluten-free friends can enjoy them too. These bars are best after a day of chilling-so plan accordingly.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Dessert     Lemon     Bake     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Chill

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter (for pan)
Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Sweet Pastry Dough (you'll need one disc; freeze remaining disc for another use)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 1/2 lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Special Equipment
An 8x8x2" baking pan

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter baking pan, then line with 2 layers of parchment, leaving a 2" overhang on all sides. Butter parchment.
  • Press dough into bottom and about 3/4" up sides of prepared pan. Poke all over with a fork and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Bake crust until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour filling into crust and bake bar until set and slightly golden brown at the edges, about 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Loosen edges with an offset spatula or butter knife, then use parchment overhang to remove bar from pan. Transfer bar on parchment to a cutting board and cut into 4 pieces lengthwise and 3 pieces crosswise to make 12 rectangular bars. Dust bars with powdered sugar.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bars can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled in baking pan.

Aaron Amador
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon bars are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Kendall Williams
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These lemon bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon zest adds a bit of brightness to the flavor.


Sandy Williamson
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I've been making these lemon bars for years, and they're always a hit. I love the way the lemon flavor bursts in your mouth.


Wazeer Boltman
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These lemon bars are a family favorite. We make them every year for our summer picnic.


Md Monir Hossain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they always put a smile on my face.


Mary Nwokolo
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These lemon bars were really easy to make, and they turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.


james tafoya
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lemon bars turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


famiyesin olajide
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These lemon bars were a complete disaster! The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny. I don't think I'll be trying this recipe again.


Muhmad Shkar
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The crust on these lemon bars was a bit too crumbly for my liking. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Jane Clark
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These lemon bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Mukisa Bryan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lemon bars came out too tart. I think I'll add a little more sugar next time.


WackyEarth
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the lemon filling was tart but not too sour.


Anthony Wright
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale, and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.


MD Nayime Hossen
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These lemon bars are so good! I love the combination of the sweet and tart flavors. The crust is also really flaky and buttery.


Abdi Abdi1243
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I've made these lemon bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.


Stella Leal
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These lemon bars were a hit! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I used a gluten-free crust mix, and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.