Lemon bar recipe

Lemons, of course! ALWAYS use freshly squeezed lemon juice here. It tastes much fresher and brighter than lemon juice from a bottle. I also like to add lemon zest to these bars for a stronger lemon flavor, though you can skip it if you don’t like its texture in the lemon curd. All-purpose flour – You’ll use some to make the crust and more to thicken the filling. Powdered sugar – Aka confectioner’s sugar. It sweetens the crust and perfects its tender texture. Dust more powdered sugar over the bars before serving. Unsalted butter – For the crust. I love its rich flavor in these bars. Vanilla extract – It adds warm depth of flavor to the crust. Eggs – They give the filling its creamy texture. Granulated sugar – It sweetens the tangy filling. And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!