Description
These Lavender Lemon Bars combine the floral sweetness of lavender with the tartness of fresh lemon. The buttery crust, made with lavender sugar, holds a smooth, tangy lemon filling, and they’re topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar. A perfect balance of floral and citrus flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Lavender Sugar:
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22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
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2 tablespoons culinary dried lavender
For the Crust:
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8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted and slightly cooled
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3.5 oz lavender sugar (1/2 cup)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
For the Filling:
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8 large eggs
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1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
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19.25 oz lavender sugar (2 3/4 cups)
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Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
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2.25 oz all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
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Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Lavender Sugar:
In a food processor, pulse the granulated sugar and dried lavender together until the lavender is finely ground and well distributed throughout the sugar. Set aside. -
Make the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let the crust cool slightly. -
Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. -
Bake the Bars:
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden around the edges. The center should still be slightly jiggly. -
Cool and Serve:
Let the bars cool to room temperature. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor.
If you prefer a stronger lavender taste, you can increase the amount of dried lavender in the lavender sugar.
These bars are best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Bars, Lavender, Dessert, Floral, Citrus, Sweet