HOW TO MAKE LEMON ZEST RECIPES

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LEMON BARS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, FatContent 11g fat (7g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 74mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 140mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

SHORTBREAD LEMON TART RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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For a change from ordinary lemon bars, we added grated orange zest to both the crust and filling to turn the recipe into a lemon tart. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Additional confectioners' sugar
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice and orange zest. Whisk in butter until smooth. Set aside. , For crust, pulse first 6 ingredients in a food processor until mixture forms a ball. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. , Pour lemon mixture into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and, if desired, fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, FatContent 18g fat (9g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 101mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 158mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.

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