Description

Enjoy a delightful twist on classic lemon bars with these Hibiscus Lemon Bars. The floral notes from dried hibiscus flowers add a unique flavor and a pop of color to these tangy treats.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

0.5 cup Butter
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste
1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
pinch Salt

For the Filling:

1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers
0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Eggs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients and equipment.
Cream butter and sugar: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean paste until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Mix in flour: Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
Prepare crust: Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Bake the crust until the edges are light golden brown.
Infuse lemon juice: Steep dried hibiscus flowers in fresh lemon juice for about 15 minutes, then strain.
Prepare filling: Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until frothy, then mix in the hibiscus-infused lemon juice.
Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
Cool and serve: Cool completely, then dust with confectioner’s sugar before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg