# Lemon bars (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [How To Make Classic LEMON BARS - Easy Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.88 per serving, ~$14.64 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.12* per serving (73%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 lb unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 7 large eggs
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- to taste powdered sugar

## Steps

1. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=21s) Line a 13 by 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, pinching corners and cutting slits.
2. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=79s) In a stand mixer bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and sugar together.
3. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=125s) Add vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and salt, then mix until crumbly.
4. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=148s) Transfer the crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the bottom.
5. [3:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=187s) Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes until golden at the edges, then cool slightly on a wire rack.
6. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=202s) Zest fresh lemons to obtain two tablespoons of lemon zest.
7. [4:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=241s) Juice lemons to obtain one cup of fresh lemon juice using a citrus squeezer.
8. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=259s) In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until well blended.
9. [4:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=273s) Whisk in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
10. [5:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=304s) Add flour and whisk until smooth with no dry traces remaining.
11. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=319s) Pour the lemon custard filling over the warm pre-baked crust.
12. [5:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=327s) Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes until the filling is set.
13. [6:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=369s) Cool the baked lemon bars at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for two hours.
14. [6:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=390s) Loosen the edges and lift the lemon bars out of the baking pan using the parchment paper.
15. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=445s) Cut the slab into even squares, wiping the knife blade between cuts with a damp paper towel.
16. [8:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT0hSGik1A&t=485s) Dust the top of the lemon bars with powdered sugar before serving.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- baking pan
- scissors
- cutting board
- knife
- wire rack
- grater
- citrus squeezer
- measuring cup
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- sifter
- paper towel
- phone timer

## What the video didn't say

- total yield or servings not stated
- total cooking preparation time not stated

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