Grandma's Lemon Bars

This recipe has been in my family for decades.  My boyfriend LOVES all things lemon and he can easily eat a whole pan of these lemon bars in a weekend if not a day. My family is now lucky enough to have meyer lemon trees in our backyard, it is that much easier to make these sweet-tart treats.

One crucial element of these bars is the crust, which is flaky and buttery.

To make the crust:

1 cup of butter
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of flour

 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make sure to well spray the pan to make sure the crust doesn't stick. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until the crust is brown around the edges. 

While the crust is cooking, you need to start making the filling.

4 eggs slightly beaten (i add them at the last minute)

2 cups of sugar 

6 tablespoons of flour

6 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 tablespoon of grated lemon juice 

As soon as the crust comes out of the oven, it is important to immediately add the filling and put it back in the oven. Then it will typically bake for around 30 minutes to an hour depending upon the size of the pan. I bake it until the filling no longer jiggles. 

Lastly, it is important to add the powdered sugar immediately after. It is supposed to create a crispy crust but in my experience these bars end up being ooey, gooey, and delicious. 

I never gone to a party or event with these lemon bars and not gotten rave reviews.