Lemon Almond Strips

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• Almond Crust:
• 1-3/4 cup Robin Hood All-Purpose Flour or 2 cups (500 mL) Robin Hood Best For Cake & Pastry Flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• Lemon Filling:
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Robin Hood All-Purpose or Best For Cake & Pastry Flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• Confectioner's (icing) sugar, optional

Details

Servings 45
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F (180°C) • 13- BY 9-INCH (3.5 L) CAKE PAN, GREASED

1. Crust: Combine flour, sugar and ground almonds in mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden. Cool for 10 minutes.

2. Filling: Beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into eggs. Pour over baked crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or just until set and light golden. Cool completely, then cut into bars. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before serving, if desired.

Preparation time: 15 minutes / Baking time: 45 minutes / Freezing: excellent