Vegan Lemon Bars Recipe
LaneVid is an awesome YouTuber that I had the pleasure of meeting at VidCon. And since he made a Maze for me on his channel, I had to return the favor by making him a vegan dessert with his favorite flavor, lemon! These Vegan Lemon Bars are for you Lane.
Here’s the Maze, solve it if you can: http://twitpic.com/6unjt6/full
Vegan Lemon Bars Recipe
Crust:
4 cups all purpose flour
2 cups vegan margarine
1 cup raw sugar
Topping:
3 tablespoons agar flakes
1 1/3 cup water
1 cup raw sugar
1 cup lemon juice
1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
How to make Vegan Lemon Bars:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with heavy duty foil and lightly grease or spray with baking spray.
Crust:
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Then stir is melted vegan margarine to make crust dough.
Next, press crust mixture into the baking pan, being sure to press the mixture on the sides to assure that the crust holds the topping. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Topping:
In a medium saucepan, soak agar flakes in water for 15 minutes.
Mix flour in with the lemon juice until it is well dissolved.
Boil agar for 10 minutes, until flakes are completely dissolved.
Reduce heat to medium and low boil. Whisk in raw sugar and lemon juice mixture until well combined.
Pour mixture into pre-baked crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. The filling should only be slightly jiggly and set. Remove Lemon bar slab from baking pan, using flour to lift. Slice into squares, dust with confectioners sugar, if you choose, and serve. Enjoy.
Thank you LaneVids for the Maze and the video idea, Vegan Lemon Bars Recipe.
Recipe ideas from:
Passionate Homemaking Healthy Lemon Bars
http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/08/healthy-lemon-bars.html
Culinate Fluffy Lemon Bars
http://www.culinate.com/books/collections/all_books/baking_with_agave_nectar/fluffy_lemon_bars
No Meat Athlete Sweet-Tooth Friday: Vegan Lemon Bars from Vegan
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegan-lemon-bars/
Oops, I ate too much . . . Vegan Lemongrass-Lemon Bars, with Coconut Shortbread Crust
http://oopsiatetoomuch.blogspot.com/2011/04/vegan-lemongrass-lemon-bars-with.html
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Those look really good. One thing I liked about the color is that it looks natural bc it is made with natural products. I find a lot of vegan foods can be a bit “unattractive” but the thing is, we are used to pretty and unhealthy animal based foods. I find natural foods to be so beautiful now bc they not synthetic or animally.
Anywho, those squares look good. I have never used agar agar and kind of scared bc it looks intimidating but I think you have inspired me. I am so happy to see you back also. I missed your great show so much. Good to have you back.
Thanks so much for understanding the color issue. Agar Agar takes some trail and error, but it does okay. And Yes, I am back!
hi I am trying out your recipe! I followed it to the letter except I cut all the ingredients in half to make a smaller amount. I know how I am. I also added a little food coloring just cause I like the un natural lemon color! Just now put it in the fridge. Can’t wait to try tonight! Thanks sweetestvegan!