🌸🍋 Lavender Lemon Bars Recipe 🍋🌸
Delightfully fragrant lemon bars with a hint of lavender for a unique twist.
Ingredients:
Lavender Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon dried lavender blooms
Lemon Curd Layer:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
½ teaspoon lavender extract
Lavender food coloring (optional)
Dusting:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
Prepare Lavender Crust:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and dried lavender blooms until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Prepare Lemon Curd Layer:
In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lavender extract. Mix until smooth.
If using, add a few drops of lavender food coloring and mix well.
Pour the lemon curd mixture over the cooled crust.
Bake:
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the curd is set and slightly golden at the edges.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Finish and Serve:
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares and serve.
Notes:
Lavender Blooms: Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure it’s safe for consumption.
Even Distribution: Mix the lavender thoroughly in the crust for a balanced flavor.
Cooling Time: Let the bars cool completely before cutting to maintain their shape.
Lavender Extract: Since it’s concentrated, start with ½ teaspoon and adjust according to taste.
Taste Test: Before baking, taste the curd mixture and adjust lavender extract if needed.
Color Change: Add lavender food coloring for a visually appealing match to the flavor.
