“Tastes like summer,” @magnolianetwork captions their Instagram video clip about these sunshine-hued bars. We’re definitely craving some of those rays now after taking a peek at the lovely and surprisingly low-fuss recipe forMina’s Lemon Bars!
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“On these warm, sunny days I love an excuse to take lunch outside to the garden, especially if a few close friends are coming over to join me. So today I’m creating a light lunch that’s made for sharing,” Gaines explains in theseason 3, episode 3 recipe recap. “As a light (and buttery) finish, I’m making my homemade Lemon Bars for dessert.”
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Gaines cuts to the chase, skipping theCurry Chicken Salad,Cauliflower CouscousandPeach Caprese—which are all also on our summer recipe bucket list after watching the whole show—and gets to the bars at the beginning: “I make dessert first because I love dessert. I need it ready the moment I’m finished cooking, and I always have to sample the first bite,” she says. We like your style, Joanna! Quality control is necessary, after all… 😉
To make the lemon bars, start with the crust. Melt 2 sticks of butter in a medium saucepan, then gather the dry ingredients, including flour, powdered sugar and salt. Whisk until smooth, then use a fork to gently incorporate the melted butter.
“You don’t want to overwork it, because you want the crust to be nice and flaky,” Gaines says.
Line a 9- x 13-inch glass pan with parchment paper, then press the crust around on the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the crust is lightly browned.
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Remove the lemon dessert from the oven, dust with powdered sugar and allow them to cool completely before slicing.
“There’s nothing like a lemon bar to brighten up your day, folks,” Gaines says as she takes her first taste test bite.
Fans agree, chiming in on the Instagram post with reviews like, “I am obsessed with lemon bars and have tried a million recipes. I have to say this one is the best. I will never try another lemon bar. This one is perfect,” and “just made these yesterday! I always add an extra lemon because I live for tang. 🍋🤣💕 They are the best!”
TryMina’s Lemon Bars recipeso you can see if you agree, then keep those extra lemons handy to stir upJoanna’s Watermelon-Mint Lemonadeto sip alongside. Peak summer vibes, achieved!
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