Homemade Lemon Bars — A Citrusy Summer Classic

There are desserts that remind you of summer—and then there are Homemade Lemon Bars!  And they start with one non-negotiable: Twisted Alchemy’s 100% Cold-Pressed Lemon Juice.

Twisted Alchemy Lemon Juice is more than just lemony. It’s cold-pressed from 16 lemons per 16oz bottle, capturing the fresh, vibrant acidity of the fruit at its ripest. Unlike bottled juices made from concentrate or powders, ours has no added sugar and no preservatives. That’s what makes these bars so special.

Homemade Lemon Bar Recipe

For the Crust:

• 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar

• ¼ cup (32 g) all-purpose flour

• ⅔ cup (160 ml) Twisted Alchemy Cold-Pressed Lemon Juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, flour, and sugar until well combined. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands.

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm and golden.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour. In another bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them before adding to the sugar-flour mixture.

Pour in the Twisted Alchemy Lemon Juice and whisk until smooth.

Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, uncovered.

Let the bars cool completely in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before slicing into squares.

Why use Twisted Alchemy in baking?

It delivers consistent, fresh acidity every time. There’s no variation in flavor, no hassle of squeezing lemons, and no need for artificial flavoring. Plus, our juice pairs perfectly with cocktails and mocktails—so you can serve lemon bars alongside a spiked lemonade or sparkling lemon spritz.