honey lavender lemon bars
these honey lavender lemon bars are a delicate, sunny treat with a fragrant blend of floral lavender and bright lemon zest. the buttery shortbread crust supports a smooth, citrusy filling that's perfect for a cozy afternoon with tea or a seasonal gathering. sweetened with honey and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bars offer a refreshing taste of spring in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 9"x9" square pan
Ingredients
for the shortbread crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
for the filling:
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
for topping:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- in a small saucepan, gently warm the honey over low heat. add the dried lavender and stir. remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes. strain out the lavender buds and set the infused honey aside.⅓ cup honey, 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- preheat the oven to 350°f (175°c). line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon zest. pour in the melted butter and mix until a dough forms. press evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth. add the strained honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice, whisking to combine. sift in the flour and mix until fully incorporated.2 ½ cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup honey, 6 large eggs, ¾ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon zest, ½ cup all-purpose flour
- pour the filling over the warm crust. return to the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, until the center is just set. remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- once cooled, dust with powdered sugar. slice into squares and enjoy.powdered sugar
Notes
store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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