Recipes
Lemon squares
20 minutes
35-45 minutes
16 squares
| Base: | ||
| 1 cup | all-purpose flour | 250 mL |
| 1/3 cup | granulated sugar | 75 mL |
| 1/3 cup | Becel® Salt Free margarine | 75 mL |
| Topping: | ||
| 3 | eggs | 3 |
| 1 1/4 cups | granulated sugar | 300 mL |
| 1 tbsp | finely grated lemon rind | 15 mL |
| 1/3 cup | lemon juice | 75 mL |
| 3 tbsp | all-purpose flour | 45 mL |
| 1/2 tsp | baking powder | 2 mL |
- In food processor, pulse together ingredients for base, until well combined (or mix with hands). Press into ungreased 8-inch (23 cm) square baking pan. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until just starting to lightly brown on edges. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare topping. In large bowl whisk together eggs and sugar until frothy. Whisk in lemon rind and juice. In small bowl, mix together flour and baking powder; stir into topping mixture. Pour mixture over base. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until just set in centre. Let cool completely on wire rack.