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July 16, 2019

Strawberry Lemon Bars | Gluten Free

These strawberry lemon bars are the perfect tangy and sweet treat for the summer.  Made with fresh lemon and a gluten free buttery shortbread crust, everyone will love them. 

strawberry lemon bars gluten free

I usually am a chocolate fan no matter what the season is, but there is something refreshing about a fruity dessert done right. 

These strawberry lemon bars are done right because they also have a buttery shortbread crust on the bottom along with the light fruity filling to make them a solid dessert. 

These strawberry lemon bars are made with a mix of frozen and fresh fruit.  

Use Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest:

The fresh fruit is in the form of lemon juice and lemon zest.  PLEASE do not try and use store bought lemon juice for this recipe.  Even though it could taste the same in other recipes, it does not taste the same in this dessert. 

Juicing real fresh lemons and zesting one makes all the difference!

Use Frozen Strawberries:

When it comes to the strawberry portion of these strawberry lemonade bars, you can take a little shortcut and use frozen strawberries.

Simply add a cup of frozen strawberries to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup and microwave for 2 minutes to make sure they are able to be mashed lightly with a fork.  This can also be done on the stove top in a small saucepan.

When mashing up the strawberries, be sure to leave some whole chunky pieces to add texture to your strawberry lemon bars when they are distributed on top of the lemon filling. 

How Much Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest Comes From One Lemon:

The average size lemon will produce 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp of fresh lemon zest. For half a cup of fresh lemon juice, you will need about 3-4 lemons. 

Gluten Free Strawberry Lemon Bars:

I love making desserts that are gluten free because they tend to digest better for me. I always use a gluten free flour blend that already has xanthan gum in it because it elminates the need to buy it separately and takes the confusion out of how much you need to add for each recipe.

My go to Gluten Free Flour Blend

Regular flour can be used in place of gluten free flour in this recipe. 

How to make Strawberry Lemon Bars: 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside or cover with parchment paper. 

Lemon Bar Crust Instructions:

  • In a medium bowl, combine gluten free flour and granulated sugar. Use 2 forks, 2 knives or a pastry cutter to cut in the butter while adding vanilla extract and water a little bit at a time. until a crumbly coarse mixture forms. This can also be done in a food processor on pulse mode
  • Once crumbly coarse crust mixture is formed, press into 9×13 pan evenly and bake in oven for 20 minutes. 

Lemon Bar Filling Instructions: 

  • While crust is baking, whisk together: remaining gluten free flour, remaining granulated sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 eggs and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
  • In a microwave safe measuring cup, add 1 cup frozen strawberries and microwave for 2 minutes until strawberries can be mashed with a fork.  Mash strawberries until chunky syrup-like texture is formed.
  • Pour lemon bar filling over hot crust out of the oven.  Spoon strawberry syrup over lemon bar filling and swirl on top of lemon bar filling until strawberry mixture is evenly on top of lemon bar filling. 
  • Bake 25 minutes or until filling set in the middle. Let cool  for a minimum of four hours. Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Store in fridge in air tight container for up to 5 days. 

strawberry lemon bars gluten free

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Strawberry Lemon Bars

strawberry lemon bars gluten free

strawberry lemon bars gluten free

Strawberry Lemon Bars | Gluten Free

Yield: 12 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These strawberry lemon bars are the perfect tangy and sweet treat for the summer.  Made with fresh lemon and a gluten free buttery shortbread crust, everyone will love them. 

Ingredients

LEMON BAR CRUST

  • 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free Flour Blend
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • 1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons water

LEMON BAR FILLING 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest 4 eggs 1/2 cup Gluten Free Flour Blend 1 cup Frozen Strawberries

  • LEMON BAR FILLING

LEMON BAR FILLING

  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Flour Blend
  • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries

Instructions

Lemon Bar Crust Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside or cover with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine gluten free flour and granulated sugar. Use 2 forks, 2 knives or a pastry cutter to cut in the butter while adding vanilla extract and water a little bit at a time. until a crumbly coarse mixture forms. This can also be done in a food processor on pulse mode
  • Once crumbly coarse crust mixture is formed, press into 9x13 pan evenly and bake in oven for 20 minutes.

Lemon Bar Filling Instructions:

  • While crust is baking, whisk together: remaining gluten free flour, remaining granulated sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 eggs and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
  • In a microwave safe measuring cup, add 1 cup frozen strawberries and microwave for 2 minutes until strawberries can be mashed with a fork.  Mash strawberries until chunky syrup-like texture is formed.
  • Pour lemon bar filling over hot crust out of the oven.  Spoon strawberry syrup over lemon bar filling and swirl on top of lemon bar filling until strawberry mixture is evenly on top of lemon bar filling.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until filling set in the middle. Let cool  for a minimum of four hours. Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Store in fridge in air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 bar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158
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