Welcome back to Avva Lemon's kitchen! Get ready to infuse your springtime gatherings with the perfect blend of citrusy goodness and sweet sunshine. Let's dive into our spring-themed recipe for Avva Lemon's Zesty Springtime Lemon Bars and bring a burst of flavor to your table!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (or two tablespoons of applesauce)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the excitement begin! Prepare your baking pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal later.
2. Make the Crust: In a bowl, let the butter and powdered sugar dance together until they become light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour until a dough forms. Press this delightful mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan, envisioning a fresh meadow ready to bloom.
3. Bake the Base: Into the oven it goes! Let your crust bake for 15-18 minutes until it's kissed with a golden hue. As it bakes, imagine the warm rays of spring sunshine filling your kitchen with anticipation.
4. Whisk Up the Lemon Love: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until they become best friends. Add the fresh lemon juice and zest, whisking until smooth.
5. Fold in the Flour and Baking Powder: Gradually add the flour and baking powder to your lemony mixture, whisking until smooth and utterly irresistible, like a gentle breeze through a spring garden.
6. Pour and Spread: Pour this lemony goodness over your partially baked crust, spreading it out evenly like a canvas.
7. Bake to Perfection: Back into the oven it goes! Let your lemon bars bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and the edges are kissed with golden perfection.
8. Cool and Dust: Once your lemon bars emerge from their cozy oven haven, allow them to cool completely in the pan. Then, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar, like a gentle spring rain showering your lemony landscape with sweetness.
9. Slice and Savor: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift your lemon bars out of the pan, then slice into squares of pure bliss. Now, it's time to indulge in the tangy, zesty goodness that Avva Lemon's Zesty Springtime Lemon Bars have to offer!
With each bite, let the flavors of spring awaken your senses and fill your heart with joy. From our kitchen to yours, may your spring be as bright and refreshing as these delightful zesty lemon bars!
