Momma's Lemon Berry Bars Recipe

A delightful twist on classic lemon bars! This recipe, adapted from a cherished church cookbook, combines the zesty tang of lemon with the sweet burst of raspberries and mulberries (or your favorite berries!). The secret? Adding berry juice to the batter for an extra layer of flavor. Easy to make with butter or margarine, these bars are guaranteed to be a family favorite – perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a sweet treat any time!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 211.2 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Momma's Lemon Berry Bars

Butter
All Purpose Flour
Powdered Sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour (in addition to crust flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
Frozen Raspberries
Mulberries
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup berry juice (raspberry and/or mulberry)

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How to Make Momma's Lemon Berry Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
Bake the crust for 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the crust bakes, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
Add 3 large eggs, ½ cup lemon juice, and ¼ cup berry juice (raspberry and/or mulberry) to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
Gently fold in 2 cups raspberries and 1 cup mulberries (or substitute with 3 cups of your favorite berries).
Pour the batter evenly over the pre-baked crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

25g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Momma's Lemon Berry Bars?

Momma's Lemon Berry Bars takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Momma's Lemon Berry Bars?

Momma's Lemon Berry Bars has approximately 211.2 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Momma's Lemon Berry Bars?

The key ingredients for Momma's Lemon Berry Bars are Butter, All Purpose Flour, Powdered Sugar, Sugar, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.