Garden Club Lemon Bars Recipe

A nostalgic recipe passed down through generations, these Garden Club Lemon Bars are bursting with bright lemon flavor! This recipe, originally from a cherished garden club cookbook, has been a family favorite for years. While the original recipe used bottled lemon zest, this updated version uses fresh zest for an even brighter flavor. The secret ingredient? Realemon lemon juice – a nostalgic touch that adds a unique tang. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite! These bars are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a simple afternoon treat.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 123.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garden Club Lemon Bars

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How to Make Garden Club Lemon Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished bars out easily.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in powdered sugar.
  3. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until light and frothy. Whisk in the Realemon lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

13g

Carbs

6g