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May 2, 2011

Citrus Bars

I love citrus: lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, etc. So when I saw this recipe in an issue of Everyday Food I had to try it out.

Lemonbars
I am SUCH a sucker for magazine photoshoped, high gloss images of tasty treats. I really am. If you show me a really cool picture of food I immediately want to make it. And I read quite a few food magazines.

I was getting my oil changed at a Wal-mart the other day and so I had time to kill, in Wal-mart (I swear they planned it all this way). So I wandered over the magazine/book section. It dawned on me that most gals my age will probably pick up a Glamour or a People magazine first. And I'm not saying I don't like fashion magazines or occasionally glance at gossip columns (come on-admit it, we all do). But I immediately gravitate toward the food magazine section.

The Katy Perry of my world is Paula Deen.

Bobby Flay is my Justin Beiber.

I could go on. I know that many. Knowledge is power. Obviously.

Citrusbars
Citrus Bars, makes around 18 (depending how you slice it).

For the crust: 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, 1/3 cup cold water.

Mix together the flours, sugar and salt. Slice up the butter and using your (clean) hands mix up the batter until it is very crumbly. Stir in the water and mix to form a ball (you may need to add slightly more water if your dough doesn't stick together). Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator over night or in the freezer for 30 min to an hour.

For the filling: juice and zest of 1 grapefruit, juice and zest from 1 orange, juice and 2 tablespoons zest from 3-4 lemons, 1 1/2 cup sugar and 5 eggs.

Whisk together all the ingredients and set aside until ready.

Roll out the dough and place in a well greased rectangle baking pan. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes (if you have parchment paper and pie weights use them-I found I was out so I didn't and it turned out just fine). Remove crust from oven and fill with custard filling. Bake for 20 more minutes until the center is set. Allow to cool for 30 minutes to and hour before serving. Dust with powder sugar if you're feeling fancy.

Posted at 11:56 AM in Dessert |

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Mmm, citrus-y goodness! These look deliciousss.

When I'm in the magazine section I always look through the political/news one. To each their own! I guess that would make Anderson Cooper my Robert Pattinson. :P

Posted by: Sarah | May 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM

I am the same way. I always gravitate toward the cooking magazines as well. I even watch cooking shows at the gym when I'm there on a machine and I'm a sucker for beautifully photographed food. I'll have to make it right away. :)

Posted by: Jennifer | May 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Sarah- how dare you show me up at my own game! Anderson Cooper, Robert Pattinson. Dang, that was good. :)

Jennifer- i love that! watching food shows while working out. you are a lady after my own heart.

Posted by: emma | May 2, 2011 at 01:02 PM

sounds so yummy!! I will try this with my fruit form my trees!! oh and i always head for the home and garden magazines!!

Posted by: stephanie | May 2, 2011 at 04:42 PM

holy yummm those look so good! I haven't had lemon bars in so long, I really want to make some now. They're so perfect for spring. <3

Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | May 2, 2011 at 04:59 PM

Yum! I first had lemon bars at a lovely little cafe in the beautiful Lake District here in the UK, and I loved them so much I just HAD to have the recipe, but although the lovely lady told me how they were made I didn't manage to come away with any measurements or proper method, so I began searching for the recipe with no luck, until.. one day I was at a car boot sale in London and I came across a book titled Cookies from around the World, and there, in the US section was the recipe I'd been looking for, hurray! They have been made many times since then and are one of our favourites. :)
Wow, long story, sorry!

Posted by: Emma | May 2, 2011 at 05:13 PM

oh goodness me, these look delish <3

Posted by: jes | May 2, 2011 at 11:21 PM

I actually had to wiki Katy Perry. I've heard her name, but couldn't put a face to it. Bobby Flay? I would recognize him in my sleep... These look delish!

Posted by: pinksuedeshoe | May 3, 2011 at 12:18 AM

ha ha that's too cute! those bars look great :)

Posted by: marlene f. | May 3, 2011 at 08:25 AM

I don't think I've ever commented on your blog, but I have been a follower for about 6ish months! I tend not to comment on blogs with a lot of comments already there. However, I decided to today to say that I'm similar with magazines! I tend to go straight to the craft magazines :) I love the food magazines too though, but tend to try to avoid them since I can't cook much right now.

Samantha xx

Posted by: Samantha H | May 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Mmm, I can't WAIT to try this recipe!

Posted by: Melanie | May 3, 2011 at 01:34 PM

Samantha H-thanks for saying hi. :)

Posted by: emma | May 3, 2011 at 04:01 PM

we make lemon bars at the bakery and use an apricot glaze on the top and it really, really makes them extra tangy and sweet.
you're look adorable and delicious!

Posted by: Beca | May 4, 2011 at 07:22 PM

These look amazing! Oh Emma, you are truly a kindred soul. The Katy Perry/Paula Deen comment had me cracking up :) Hooray Bobby Flay! Hah.

Posted by: Stephanie | May 6, 2011 at 02:12 PM

This is my first comment too! I made these for Mother's Day brunch and although I didn't get much "crumbly batter" (I gave up and just through the water in) they came out very, very yummy.

Posted by: kate | May 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Hi...First time here. These look fantabulous. Is there anything I can use in place of eggs for the filling?

Posted by: CinnamonNChillies | June 21, 2011 at 05:05 AM

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Posted by: Justin Bieber Shoes | October 19, 2011 at 08:42 AM

It is the first time that I heard about the kind of recipe. Thanks for the recommendation. I will try it out.

Posted by: xlpharmacy | November 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

Like Samantha up there *points*
I'm not much of a commenter. I'm, making an exception for those citrus bars, they look absolutely delicious!

Posted by: Rebecca | January 6, 2012 at 04:19 AM

Davon habe ich abgesehen gelesen, dass es el MIT Manchen Karten einfach nicht Kl?ppen voluntad. Vielleicht liegt es daran auch. Probier es mal einer anderen MIT Karte (wenn verfügbar) oder Versuch bei einem mal dir Freund / Bekannten eine leihen zu.

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