A Burst Of Sunshine In Your Mouth

Lemon Squares

The name says it all really. Simple. Sublime.
Another of my grandmother Lily's recipes found in her recipe treasure box. So so good.
5 from 2 votes
Course Dessert
Servings 10 servings
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup melted butter

For the lemon custard

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, confectionary sugar, salt, and melted butter. Pour into a well greased or parchment lined 9 x13 baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a bit. Leave the oven on.
  • In a medium sized bowl, sift the sugar, flour, and pinch of salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs just until blended. Add the sugar mixture, blend, then the lemon juice and zest. Mix thoroughly until smooth and spread over the warm pastry.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Sift confectionary sugar over the top and cut into 10 rectangles.
Keyword Lemons
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