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Lemon & Ginger Bars are bright and sunny with just a hint of fiery ginger. A shortbread crust is studded with bits of crysalized ginger then topped with a sweet, tart, and gooey lemon layer. They're sure to brighten any moment.
I know a lot of people will be going back to the office after long months of working from their bedroom or kitchen tables. Where I live, return to work has been gradual, and many businesses have to decided to go fully remote or give their employees the option to work from home full time. Of course, schools don't really work like that. They're just as crowded as ever. C'est la vie.
Some people will be thrilled to be back in the office, but others will be feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You have less control over the energy that surrounds you when you're in a building full of other people with their own emotions. I've always found the best way to lift the vibration of any office setting or work meeting is to show up with something sweet and delicious.
What makes these Lemon & Ginger Bars so awesome?
I am confident that whoever you share these Lemon & Ginger Bars with will instantly feel their energy go up a notch or two. They're the perfect balance sweet and tart. The crisp shortbread crust has fresh ginger baked in, and bits of chopped up crystalized ginger studded throughout. The ginger brings just the slightest hint of intriguing heat to the party.
In my mind, lemon carries the energy or pure joy. Whenever I eat a lemon dessert, I always have a smile on my face. This recipe is the perfect spell to bring some joy to a dull or stressful situation.
How to make Lemon & Ginger Bars
This recipe is made in two parts. First, we have to mix the ingredients for the crust. Use an electric mixer to bring together powdered sugar, flour, salt, softened butter, and a bit of grated ginger root. This will be a thick mixture. Press it evenly into a 9X13 inch baking pan. Then chop up some crystalized ginger, scatter it evenly over the top, and gently press it into the unbaked crust. Cover this with some parchment and pop it in the oven to bake for about 25 minutes.
While your crust is baking, you can get on with your filling. In one bowl, we're going to whisk together flour, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. I use the fresh juice of the two lemons I zested, then top up the rest with bottled lemon juice because I'm lazy. Use all fresh lemons if you like.
In another bowl, we'll whisk together six eggs plus an extra yolk. You just want to make sure everything is well incorporated before bring the two together. Add the eggs to the lemon juice and whisk to combine.
Once your crust is done, pour the filling into the pan while it's still hot, reduce the temperature in your oven, and bake until the filling just has the slightest hint of a wobble in the center. Allow the bars to cool completely and then pop them in the fridge for at least four hours before slicing, eating, and smiling.
FAQ
If you forgot to buy fresh ginger root or you just can't be bothered, swap out ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in the crust.
Magickal properties of ginger
Ginger can be added to food to prevent demons or malevolent spirits from entering your body. You can decide on your own definition of demons. It can also bring joy and fun into your life, as well as drawing money. Also a common ingredient in love spells, ginger can be used to call in all kinds of goodness. It's also a common ingredient to speed up any spell. (Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes)
For more information on the magickal properties of other ingredients in this recipe, check out my Kitchen Magick page.
Lemon & Ginger Bars just create pure awesomeness. Bring some with you to your next boring meeting and just see what happens.
Looking for more awesome lemon desserts? Try a 5-Minute Microwave Lemon Cake or this Lemon & Thyme Pound Cake.
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Lemon & Ginger Bars are bright and sunny with just a hint of fiery ginger. A shortbread crust is studded with bits of crysalized ginger then topped with a sweet, tart, and gooey lemon layer. They're sure to brighten any moment.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 15 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust
- 55 grams (½ cup) powdered sugar
- 215 grams (1-½ cups) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 170 grams (¾ cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- 60 grams crystallized ginger, chopped
For the filling
- 70 grams (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- 400 grams (2 cups) sugar
- Zest of two lemons
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 6 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and butter and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, flour, and salt. Add the butter and grated ginger and mix with an electric mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.Scatter the crystallized ginger pieces over the dough and gently press them in.
- Cover the dough with parchment paper to keep it from over browning, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly brown.
For the filling
- While the crust is cooking, whisk together the flour, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, and salt. Add the eggs to the lemon juice and whisk to combine.
- Once the crust is done, remove the parchment and pour the lemon mixture into the pan while it's still hot.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300F (150C) and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until there's only a hint of a wobble in the middle.
- Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack, and then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing and eating and blowing minds.
Keywords: Lemon, Ginger, Bars
If you made this recipe, don't forget to leave a comment and a rating. It helps other people find the recipe. Thanks so much!
Kaili says
These sound and look absolutely delicious!! I love what you said about showing up with something sweet to lift the spirits in the office setting ☺️ So perfect!!
Renee says
Thanks! Works every time.
Lauren says
These look absolutely awesome! I'll need to make these before summer ends!!
★★★★★
Renee says
Do it!!!
Kirby says
Lemon and ginger is one of my all time favorite combos. These were perfect!
★★★★★
Renee says
Yes, lemon and ginger is not just for fighting colds. 😉
Kristy says
I've never thought to pair lemon with ginger...thanks for sharing and giving me something to try in the immediate future!
Renee says
I hope you love them.
aya says
I love the use of crystallized ginger in this recipe. Also, the filling sounds amazing. I love the fact you used whole eggs and not only egg yolks.
★★★★★
Renee says
You need the whole eggs to make the bars set so the filling is stiffer than lemon curd. Plus, you don't have to figure out what to do with the egg whites, haha.
Misty Payne says
My favorite lemon bar, and one of my new favorite recipes. These were amazing, and they kept in my freezer for 3 months. Ginger bits put it over the top!
★★★★★
Renee says
I'm so glad you liked them. And great to hear they held up in the freezer.
Anastasia says
These were absolutely fantastic! I added in some cinnamon and vanilla powder and they're a perfect pick-me-up for the rainy days we've been having!
★★★★★