- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (2 oz/55 g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (7 1/2 oz/215 g)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (6 oz/170 g)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 oz/55g) (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (2 1/2 oz/70 g)
- 2 1/4 cups sugar (1 pound/455 g)
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp lemon juice (9 oz/28o ml)
- lemon zest, grated from 1 small lemon
- 6 large whole eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- salt pinch
- confectioners’ sugar for topping
Kim - Liv Life says
I’m so happy that he is doing better!! You are so right with your Health is Wealth comment. We’ve been struggling with a few family issues as well, and it spurs my husband and I to try to keep healthy as we “age”.
As for the Lemon Bars… Yep… they are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! I adore lemon bars and while I consider myself a fairly good baker, a “good and pretty” Lemon Bar has never been produced in my kitchen. Maybe these will do the trick!!
Gina says
So glad everything was okay, I was a little worried when you mentioned it on FB. I’m a lover of the lemon bars too, I will have to try yours, I love the idea of the pine nuts in the crust, I’m sure it adds to the taste. I’m hoping things keep getting better and better.
-Gina-
Katherine Martinelli says
I love Tartine bakery and I looooove lemon bars – so will have to try this recipe asap!! Glad everyone is happy and healthy.
The Mom Chef says
Bookmarked, because like you, I’m on a never-ending search for the perfect lemon bar. This does sound like a good solid base. My eyebrows raised when you said it might be too tart though. I’m excited to see if that’s the case.
I’m happy that your husband is doing better. I don’t know what went on, but am grateful for health and that you will be able to stick to your plans.
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
So happy hubby is feeling better!! Love the saying “your health is your wealthy” – so true! Lemon Bars are just such a sublime dessert and yours look and sound supreme. I have the Tartine book – you have inspired me to open it up again. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!!!!
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker says
Ive never tried making a plain old lemon bar but fell in LOVE with the creamy lemon crumb bars (pioneer womans recipe) that i tried earlier this year. So this is definitely calling my name to be tried very soon! Beautiful photos too, seriously one tempting post 🙂
Roxana GreenGirl says
I’m so happy that your husband is doing better and hope you’re going to have a wonderful trip. Indeed, out health is our wealth, as long as we are healthy we can with the rest.
Probably like most of us, i’m still looking for the “one” recipe that will blow me away, but I’m going to bookmark this recipe and give it a try and share with my family soon. We all love lemony desserts!
Thanks for sharing a enjoy your trip!
amelia from z tasty life says
Jean: first things first…glad your hubby is ok.
This looks like a perfect good health celebration dessert. Wow: do they look amazing. I could totally see this on the cover of your book. I have both Tartine’s books (the bakery one and the bread one) and am in love with them.
foodwanderings says
Love the process you went through exploring lemon bars. These looks like perfection Jean. So delicious looking!!
Belinda @zomppa says
Sorry to hear of your friend. Glad that things are smoothing out with your husband. I love lemon bars! And I LOVE Tartine!
Liz says
Glad your hubby is doing better…whew. And these lemon bars look seriously wonderful!!
Evan @swEEts says
The addition of pine nuts intrigues me. I do love lemon bars.. I was quite pleased with the recipe I tried from the King Arthur cookbook if you’re interested in giving it a go 🙂
Feast on the Cheap says
I haven’t made lemon bars in ages but these have me totally inspired. Gorgeous!
sippitysup says
I admire your journey through the jungles of lemon bars. I think pine nuts is terrific with lemon as I have been making Thomas Keller’s pine nut crust and lemon sabayon tart for more than a decade! GREG
Megan Hile (@foodalution) says
1) Glad you husband is doing better.
2) You are correct, your health is your wealth. Thank you for the reminder.
3) Cooking Light! (hehe) love that you started there and ended up with a masterpiece. Delicious post!
sending some healing light your way! – Megan
Monet says
Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats…and I like them tart, so I’m eager to give this ratio a try. I’m glad to hear your husband is okay, and I’m going to send healing thoughts your way. I hope you have a wonderful evening and weekend my friend. Thank you for sharing another delicious treat with me. Many blessings as the days unfold!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Glad to hear your husband is doing okay. I’m on an eternal quest for the perfect lemon bar recipe myself, I’ve tried the ATK one and I agree it’s not quite right. I’ll have to give this one a try!
Hyosun Ro says
Glad everything is okay with your husband, and hope you guys have a great trip. These lemon bars look amazing. I love lemon bars, and I will definitely have to try this recipe.
Jackie says
Don’t commit until you know it’s the real thing, girl 😉 These are stunning looking, though. I do love a good lemon bar – I’m going to have a try of this!
So glad that you and hubs are doing well. I so know the truth behind that saying – I’ve been very sick lately but thankfully have a diagnosis and medication that’s making me feel right as rain & back to my usual zany self. I cannot stress enough how important it is to look after yourself!
Wishing I was back in town with all of you wonderful people and sending so much love your way.
Jax x
Liren says
Soo relieved to hear that all is returning to normal with the hubs…those scary moments are frightening indeed, and I am glad you are able to enjoy the vacation and these lemon bars together. I loved reading about your lemon bar quest and journey…I do know what you mean about finding the one. For food, I think I am still searching for the right pizza dough 🙂
Peggy says
Glad your husband is doing better – and that saying couldn’t be more true “Your Health is Your Wealth” is something we all should live by =)
These lemon bars sounds absolutely tasty, and I’ve been on a lemon bar drought for quite some time, so I think it’s about time I made some!
janiscooking says
that’s the best-looking lemon bars i’ve seen yet. i bet they taste phenomenal!
Shannon@JustAsDelish says
oh such beautiful lemon bars, I am drooling
Kelly Senyei says
Your photos are absolutely stunning! I can almost taste the acidity of the lemons and can’t wait to make these this weekend.
LJ says
A cousin who worked for Martha Stewart Living as a food editor featured our Aunt’s lemon bars in a spring issue several years ago. Yea, they are THAT good. Her recipe uses toasted almonds in the shortbread crust.
I was able to find the recipe featured on a blog:
http://mouseriver.blogspot.com/2011/04/best-lemon-squaresever.html
Give them a try and see what you think.
lemonsandanchovies says
LJ, I have saved the recipe. I really appreciate you taking the time to send me the link. I will most definitely try your aunt’s recipe–just reading it I can tell it will be a winner. A couple of my girlfriends and I have been wanting to put another lemon bar baking night on the calendar. This is the recipe we will use (but I have a feeling I will try it before then). Thanks so much for sharing with me! In fact, I’m going to pin it so I don’t ever lose it!
LJ says
Please post back here; I will be checking in to see what you think 🙂 But I’m pretty sure your going to love them. ENJOY!!
lemonsandanchovies says
I definitely will. Thanks again for sharing the recipe with me. 🙂