Рецепт Lemon Lavender Bars
This year I have challenged myself to make 12 Recipes in 2014. Recipes I have never made before. I have been growing Lavender in my garden for over 10 years and I have always wanted to use Lavender in recipes, but never have....until now. I decided to make Lemon Lavender Bars. I couldn't think of a better marriage than Lemon and Lavender. When I gave my hubby a Lemon Lavender bar, he raised his eyebrows at me, as if to say, "Are you serious" We both took a bite at the same time. You immediately get a tangy, lemony taste from the lemon and then a perfumey lavender taste. The lavender was faint enough that it didn't take over and it paired really well with the lemon. I added a 1/2 t of dried lavender buds to the crust and I sprinkled about 1 t of dried lavender over the lemon filling before I baked the bars. I wasn't sure how much to use and I didn't want to over do it, the first time around. I was amazed at the wonderful, perfumey lavender scent that came from the oven while baking. The heat from the oven really released the lavender scent. I was so glad I challenged myself to add lavender to a recipe~ I can check another recipe off my list:) The next recipe I want to try using Lavender is; Honey and Lavender Glazed Chicken Breast. Sounds Delicious, doesn't it~
Lemon Lavender Bars
Crust~
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1/2 t culinary lavender
- Filling~
- 4 eggs
- 5 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 T grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t culinary lavender
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
In a bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar and lavender; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
For filling: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Combine the sugar, flour, and baking powder. Stir into the egg mixture. Pour over crust. Sprinkle lavender over top. Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Health Note: Potatoes are a root vegetable that grows in the ground. Eating the skin of potatoes provides fiber that helps with digestion~