Realemon Lemon Squares Recipe

Escape the sugary, artificial lemon bars and discover a sweet-tart revelation! This family recipe, passed down through generations, delivers the true taste of fresh lemons. Our Realemon Lemon Squares boast a buttery shortbread crust and a vibrant, zesty lemon filling that will leave you craving more. Get ready for the ultimate lemon bar experience – tangy, bright, and undeniably delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 788.6 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Realemon Lemon Squares

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • generously sprinkled powdered sugar
  • eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon + a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Realemon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • zest of 2 lemons

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How to Make Realemon Lemon Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Press the dough evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and the zest of 2 lemons in a medium bowl.
  7. Gradually whisk in 1 cup Realemon lemon juice and ¼ cup milk until smooth.
  8. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
  9. Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
  10. Let cool completely on a wire rack before sprinkling generously with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

307g

Fat

102g

Carbs

37g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Realemon Lemon Squares?

Realemon Lemon Squares takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Realemon Lemon Squares?

Realemon Lemon Squares has approximately 788.6 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Realemon Lemon Squares?

The key ingredients for Realemon Lemon Squares are Flour, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Eggs, Sugar, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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