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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Gluten-Free Lemon Bars offer a delightful tangy flavor with a tender, buttery crust made from a gum-free gluten-free flour blend. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, these bars are baked to a soft, slightly jiggly filling then chilled to perfection. Ideal for a citrusy dessert that caters to gluten-free diets without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (gum-free)
  • 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Filling

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of about 4 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven. Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare an 8-inch square pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare crust mixture. In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Stir in the melted butter, adjusting with extra butter if the mixture feels too dry, until it’s pressable into the pan evenly.
  3. Bake crust. Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until it firms up and just begins to set. Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
  4. Whisk filling ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, and gluten-free flour. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  5. Pour filling over crust. Evenly pour the lemon filling onto the warm crust base, spreading if needed to cover the surface.
  6. Bake lemon bars. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 22-27 minutes, until the filling is set but still has a gentle jiggle when you move the pan.
  7. Chill to firm up. Let the bars cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm properly.
  8. Slice and serve. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Dust lightly with additional confectioners’ sugar and cut into 12 equal squares. Serve cold for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour blends specifically labeled gum-free to replicate this recipe exactly.
  • Room temperature eggs help ensure the filling incorporates smoothly and bakes evenly.
  • Chilling the bars sufficiently is crucial for clean slicing and firm texture.
  • If the crust mixture feels too crumbly, add melted butter a teaspoon at a time until it holds together when pressed.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the best bright flavor; bottled may alter the taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: gluten free lemon bars, lemon dessert, gluten free dessert, lemon bars recipe, gluten free baking

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