So after sharing my lemon bars with a few friends, I was told that I should go ahead and share the recipe ;) They are good, just not quite like a traditional 'lemon bar', so we're going to go ahead and call them Meyer Lemon Applesauce Bars... k? These were made with my last meyer lemon (for now), and I'm missing them already!
Meyer Lemon Applesauce Bars (Vegan)
adapted from Another One Bites the Crust
For the crust:
1/4c sugar
1/4c toasted hazelnuts, chopped fine or ground
3/4c white whole wheat flour
1T cornstarch
3T applesauce
2-3T Earth Balance, melted (or butter)
For the filling:
3/4c applesauce
zest of 1 meyer lemon
1/2c meyer lemon juice
1/2c agave nectar
2t vanilla extract
1/2t baking powder
1/8t salt
3T flour (use white if you're concerned with color)
I followed Nicole's directions exactly, so head over to her site to check them out! Oh, and definitely store leftovers in the fridge!
For a more authentic version, maybe these would do the trick?
Are you a fan of lemon bars? I wasn't actually as a kid, but meyer lemons have me running to the store :) More importantly, have you tried meyer lemons yet???
I've never been a huge fan of lemon bars, but your meyer lemon applesauce bars look great! I like the idea of nuts in the crust and an applesauce filling. I have yet to cook or bake with meyer lemons, and kick myself every time I read about a recipe like this one. I need to pick some up!
ReplyDeleteMeyer lemons are all the rage right now! I need to jump on that bandwagon because I love the idea of them, haven't tried them yet. these bars sound so good!
ReplyDeleteThat hazelnut crust sounds very good. I keep seeing Meyer lemons, and I really need to get some!
ReplyDeleteMmm I love the sound of that crust and I love that these are healthier than the traditional bars! You definitely made some good use of those meyers!
ReplyDeleteow ow ow! They look so good. I <3 lemon desserts. And I like that they have applesauce in them too. Great job
ReplyDeleteI haven't had lemon bars in forever, and I simply must try these!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love lemon bars!
ReplyDeleteyou tell me i am so creative, so are you! i mean just the crust alone is good enough for me. lol! i should try and cook more healthy, well i do cook healthy i just bake unhealthy.
ReplyDeleteI love lemon bars and I like how this recipe is actually pretty healthy!
ReplyDeleteThese bars sound amazing! I love the hazelnuts in the crust and the combo of applesauce and meyer lemon flavors, so good!
ReplyDeleteThose look fantastic! I love lemon bars and haven't had them in years.
ReplyDeleteahhhh i looooove lemon bars!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to start calling you Ms. Meyer.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!
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LC
I love lemon bars! These look luscious - the crust rocks!
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm loving all your meyer lemon recipes :) I love that these are made with applesauce. So pretty, too!!
ReplyDeleteSues
You had me at Meyer. Such a great recipe.
ReplyDeleteI've never made lemon bars - what's usually in the filling? These look delightful. I'm definitely going to play with some Meyer lemons next year - I didn't know what I was missing!
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