Ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade Bars
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Fresh Strawberries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- **Crust:** In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- **Filling:** In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 cup fresh strawberry puree (from about 1 pound strawberries), 1 cup granulated sugar, and 3 large eggs until well combined and smooth.
- Add in ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt; whisk until just combined.
- Pour the filling evenly over the hot crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 23-26 minutes, or until the filling is set and a light golden brown crust forms on top.
- Let cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in warm water.
- Store in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
13g
Carbs
6g
