Eileen’s Family Lemon Bars: A Cherished Tradition
Eileen’s lemon bars were the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, made with care and a touch of love. Baking was one of her favorite ways to show affection, especially for her seven children, who eagerly awaited a batch fresh from the oven.
Every summer, her lemon bars became a highlight at family gatherings, often served alongside a big bucket of KFC chicken—a simple but cherished tradition. The bars, dusted generously with powdered sugar, carried the taste of sunshine and togetherness.
More than just a dessert, these lemon bars were a reminder of Eileen’s warmth, her laughter in the kitchen, and the joy she found in feeding her family.
Eileen’s Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 Cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 CUp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Butter Chilled and cube before using
Filling
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 6 TSBP Lemon Juice Fresh lemons provide a tart tangy flavor
- 1/2 C Shifted Powdered Sugar Save for dusting at the end
Instructions
Crust
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Combine cold, cubed butter with the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs withpea-sized pieces of butter. Press mixture into a 9×13" greased pan. Food tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Bake 18-20 min. until golden brown. Coolc ompletely
Filling
- Beat eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice w/electric mixer until well-blended. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Bake 25-30min. cool completely. Dust with sifted powdered sugar
Notes
Food: The Great Connector
Food is the great connector, linking us to our ancestors through recipes, memories, traditions, and love. It evokes the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen and the comforting aromas of something simmering on the stove, speaking a language older than words. With every bite, we remember who we are and carry those stories forward, nourishing the future with the essence of the past.
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