3.26.2013

Meyer Lemon Loves




Happy Easter!

Lemon always seems to be such a spring flavor and color, doesn't it? I thought these bars would be a perfect Easter post. Lemon bar recipes abound but I normally stick with two basics. One is the triple layered version my kids adore that's been around for ages...it has coconut and nuts in it and I remember making it the first cooking class I ever took (a gazillion years ago). Frankly, I'm astounded I've never posted it, but then it's a pretty common recipe. We made an unusual chocolate bar in that class as well, which was one of my first blog posts. When he comes to visit, one of my sons insists the freezer contain bags of each...the coconut/nut bars with lemon glaze and the chocolate bars.

Anyway...back to my second lemon bar of choice, which is the recipe for this post. I'm quite certain it came from the Boston Junior League Cookbook, long missing from my shelf. They were called Lemon Loves and now that I make them with some Meyer lemons, I altered the name just a bit. Meyer lemons are sweeter and more floral than regular lemons so I used half Meyer lemon juice and half regular so that perky, tart flavor is still there. Then I took a closeup of the bar because I wanted you to see this is not your usual lemon bar. It's more like a lemon pie bar.
If you're a lemon addict like my sister, you're gonna love these.

Meyer Lemon Loves



Ingredients:
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
4 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 Tablespoons lemon juice (half Meyer lemon, half regular)
1 lemon, rind only (regular lemon)
pinch salt

Method:
Blend flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press into a well greased and floured 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Watch closely. Beat eggs until frothy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour onto the crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes more at 350. Dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares (if you don't do it before refrigerating, they're difficult to cut; I'd forgotten, hence the irregularity of my squares below) and then refrigerate.




This charming video was emailed to me by my friend Janie...let's hope spring arrives soon for you in the north.

27 comments:

  1. Delightful barrs! That is one of my favorite treats...

    Happy Easter!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Your lemon bars are soooo delicious! Also love the top illustration with the Easter eggs - did you make that illustration yourself?

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  3. Happy Easter Barbara! I adore lemon bars and yours look amazing!!

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  4. Hi Barbara,

    Love the flavour of lemon and I use it in a lot of my cooking.
    The bars look delicious and thanks for sharing the recipe.
    Wishing you a happy Easter

    hugs
    Carolyn

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  5. I made a very similar recipe for the first time when we lived in California. My husband came home from the hospital one afternoon with a grocery bag full of lemons. One of his colleagues had lemon trees. I'd never seen that many lemons at one time and had to figure out what to do with them. I used the recipe from the Joy of Cooking. Your's is more like the one I use now. Happy Easter!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. My sister makes great lemon bars. I'm not a fan.

    I do love your new tag line! Happy Easter!

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  7. Maybe some of that bright lemon sunshine will tempt spring! I love lemon, and these bars look scrumptious. :)

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  8. Tasty looking lemon barr! Yummm! I would like to savour at least 3 now! thanks!

    A Happy easter to you & your lovely family! :)

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  9. Happy Easter Barbara. Your lemon bars sing of springtime!
    Sam

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  10. Lemon bars are one of our favorite desserts and always make me think of Spring. This would be a perfect addition to our Easter buffet this year. Happy Easter, Barbara.

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  11. Lemon bars! Best cookie ever! Can't wait to make this recipe.

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  12. Happy Easter!
    These are one of my favourite afternoon tea accompaniments. Lovely!

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  13. Hi Barbara,
    This is my idea of the perfect lemon bar. I like how you combine both regular and Meyer lemon juice to achieve that intense lemon taste!

    thanks for posting the blooming flowers video. spring has come in fits and starts here.

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  14. I hope you have a wonderful Easter!

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  15. Lemon bars are my favorites and I especially love it when they are MEYER lemon bars! Definitely perfect for the holiday!

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  16. Yep, I could eat a whole batch of those babies all by myself...

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  17. I do love lemon! I think they are the perfect spring treat.

    Love those gorgeous flowers opening!

    Happy Easter, Barbara!

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  18. Lemon bars are so good. Your recipe sounds perfect. Happy Easter Barbara. BTW, The Fresh Market has great lemon bars in their bakery.

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  19. this is exactly the recipe i use, except for slightly less sugar in the topping. deliciously refreshing!

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  20. Your lemon bars look terrific...one of my favorite bar desserts.

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  21. these look great love lemon desserts have a great easter

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  22. Happy Easter my friend, lovely dessert :D

    Cheers
    CCU

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  23. These really look delicious and they would be a perfect addition to the Easter dessert table. I've never used Meyer lemons to make lemon bars and now I am curious as to how they alter the taste of the bars. There is only one way to know for sure :-). Have a wonderful holiday, Barbara. Blessings...Mary

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  24. you just can't beat a gorgeous lemon bar! this looks mouthwatering!

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  25. I am definitely a lemon fan, and I love these too! Happy Easter!

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  26. I love the flavor of lemon! Beautiful bars Barbara!

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  27. Mmmm, I love a good mix of sweet and tart. I used to watch a girl in grad school peel and eat a lemon during lectures. Geez, my mouth couldn't stop watering, thinking how sour it must have been. These, though, look delicious!

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