Lemon Bars

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My crust is chewy???The lemon filling gummy maybe-I've never had a lemon bar before so I am not sure what the consistency should feel like in my mouth- the taste however is AMAZING I will make another batch next week and do it the correct way.

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Tart tangy and sweet! You have to try these!

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I have baked many different lemon bar recipes and hands down this one is the best!

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I have made this recipe several times and always comes out delicious!!! I do cut the sugar to 2 cups since I do like mine tart and even my picky husband enjoys them!!!!

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These would be great lemon bars, but the 3 cups of sugar makes them WAY TOO SWEET. And this is coming from someone who has a huge sweet tooth.

If you think about it, 3 cups of sugar for a 1/2 layer in a 9x13 pan is a huge amount of sugar. I will try the recipe again with 2 cups of sugar instead, since the shortbread base is so good and the degree lemon flavor is just right.

I think we all need to reset our taste buds : This excess in everything is really bad for all of us.

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Best Lemon Bars that I have tasted. You are a genius Barefoot.

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These lemon bars are SCRUMPTIOUS! Just the right ratio of crust to filling, and the filling is a perfect balance of tart to sweet. Everyone at work raved about them and not a crumb was left! I will definitely make this recipe again and again!!

I cannot comprehend the negative reviews. The only variance from the instructions was made out of necessity (not because I disagreed. I didn't allow the butter to come to room temperature because I forgot to take it out of the refrigerator and didn't have time to wait. So, I didn't chill the dough before baking. The crust still turned out beautifully.

Be sure not to mix the filling and let it sit while the crust is baking because the lemon juice will "cook" the eggs and make the filling gummy. Instead, wait till you remove the crust from the oven before making the filling. Once made, immediately pour it over the crust and return to the oven. I baked the filling for 25 minutes.

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Amazing lemon bars. Do not understand the negative reviews regarding this recipe. I made 2 pans one lemon and one lime. I usually never try out a recipe on company but Ina can be trusted. I read many of the reviews and studied the recipe and followed it with the slight adjustment on the eggs, my chickens are young and give out little eggs so used 9 little eggs instead of 6 XL. This lemon bar recipe is a process, take your time. Make the crust, bake it off and let it cool, then mix up the lemon filling -don't make this to early- pour over cooled crust and bake off as recipe specifies. My bible study ladies loved these, in fact most had seconds and took one home for their husbands. My family was so glad that I made 2 pans so they could have some as well. My husband and I can't stay out of these YUM!! Best lemon (lime bar I have ever eaten. I want to try this with orange/lemon next.

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Not sure why people are complaining about this recipe. They are probably the best lemon bars I've ever had! Perhaps a little bit messy but absolutely delicious. Everyone at my party was raving about them!

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Thank you, rbaby! Your suggestions were fantastic. I made these last night; we are having an important family gathering this weekend, and I thought these would be a nice addition to our meals. Unfortunately, my lemon bars came out exactly as you describe - gummy. They are very delicious, but I can not serve them because they are sloppy and can not be eaten as a bar. Because the taste is excellent, I will try them again sometime (not for an important event with your advice. I am disapointed in Ina. I usually have amazing luck with her recipes.