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Meyer Lemon and Ginger Bars
Meyer Lemon and Ginger Bars
Print Recipe Meyer Lemon and Ginger Bars

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon candied ginger, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Beat at medium speed until everything is well blended. Pat mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar and cornstarch. Add eggs, lemon rind, lemon juice, grated ginger and butter; beat well. Add candied ginger. Pour mixture over the warm crust.
  • Return the dish to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool it down and put in the refrigerator to chill completely. Sift the powdered sugar on top before serving!

Notes

Yields 12-15 bars.