My wife and my mother both love lemon squares and until recently, I really didn’t see the appeal. I found that folks didn’t use real lemons and the ‘crust’ wasn’t very tasty. So, with a little trial and error I found something that I could even enjoy, something with a Real shortbread crust. Here’s how I made this very simple yet elegant treat:
There are two parts: 1) preparing and baking the crust the crust and 2) preparing and baking the filling.
91/2 by 13 1/2″ pan
the crust
1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar
2 cups flour
2 1/4 cubes of butter (.6 lbs)
3/4 tsp salt
combine and cook at 350 degrees F. for around 20 minutes
the filling
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 cups confectioner’s sugar
4 eggs
3/4 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon baking flour
350 degrees F. for 30 minutes
Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar
enjoy!