Description
Lavender Lemon Bars are a delightful twist on the classic lemon dessert, combining the tangy brightness of fresh lemons with the subtle floral notes of lavender. These bars feature a buttery homemade lavender sugar crust that perfectly complements the zesty filling. With their vibrant flavor and elegant presentation, they are an irresistible choice for summer gatherings, brunches, or a sweet indulgence at home. Easy to make and beautiful to serve, Lavender Lemon Bars will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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 dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For the crust, mix granulated sugar, culinary dried lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add fresh lemon juice, lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour; mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until set in the center.
- 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 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg