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Delicious Honey Bee Lemon Bars Recipe Easy Homemade with Edible Flowers

  • Author: Lena
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars (about 8 servings) 1x

Description

These lemon bars feature a unique twist with honey replacing sugar, creating a floral sweetness balanced by tart lemon filling and topped with edible flowers for a charming presentation.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
  • 1 cup (340g) honey (mild wildflower honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Edible flowers (violas, pansies, nasturtiums, pesticide-free and safe to eat)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch pan lightly or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  3. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges turn light golden brown.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add fresh lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons flour. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour the lemon-honey mixture over the warm crust. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool the bars completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
  7. Before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar and decorate with edible flowers.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making crust for a flaky texture. Whisk filling gently to avoid bubbles that cause cracks. Chill bars fully before slicing for clean cuts. Edible flowers are optional and mainly for garnish. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free crust or maple syrup for honey in vegan adaptations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 1
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 0.5
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: lemon bars, honey lemon bars, edible flowers, homemade dessert, easy lemon bars, floral sweetness, spring dessert

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