Description
A delicious and refreshing gluten free lemon bars recipe featuring a buttery almond flour crust and tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt until crumbly. Press evenly into a lined 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Gradually add sugar, then lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Pour lemon filling over hot crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, cut into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep filling soft and custardy.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Measure ingredients accurately for texture and taste.
- Chill crust before baking for better structure (optional).
- Taste lemon filling before baking to adjust sweetness or tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180-220 kcal
- Sugar: 15-20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12-15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18-22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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