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Blueberry Lemon Bars with Meringue Topping

Blueberry Lemon Bars with Meringue Topping

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  • 130 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup almond flour
    • 🧂 ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 4 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

  • Filling

    • 2 cups white sugar
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
    • 🍋 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 🥚 6 large eggs - at room temperature, separated, divided
    • 🍋 2 ½ tablespoons lemon zest, or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, or to taste

  • Meringue Topping

    • 🥚 2 large egg whites
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 🧂 ⅛ teaspoon fine salt

STEPS

1

Combine flour, almond flour, and salt for crust in a bowl.

2

Combine sugar, butter, shortening, and almond extract; beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed.

3

Press dough into a 9x13-inch baking dish, creating a 1/2-inch edge. Chill for 30 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust until golden, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool completely for 30 minutes.

5

Prepare filling: combine sugar, flour, lemon juice, honey, egg yolks, 4 egg whites, lemon zest, and baking soda. Mix gently.

6

Spread blueberries over cooled crust and pour filling over the top.

7

Bake at 300°F (150°C) until filling sets, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

8

Set oven to broil. Prepare meringue: whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt over simmering water until sugar dissolves.

9

Beat meringue until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled bars.

10

Broil meringue until golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Chill bars for 3 hours before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

233

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 41
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent air bubbles.Stay vigilant while broiling the meringue to prevent burning.Refrigerate for several hours for easier cutting.