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Meyer Lemon Rose Bars with Candied Rose Petals

These easy homemade Meyer lemon bars come with a delightful twist! A hint of rosewater and a garnish of candied rose petals make these perfect for Mother's Day, a bridal or baby shower

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candied rose petals, desserts with roses, lemon bar recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 550 kcal
Author Denisse

Ingredients

for the candied rose petals:

  • Petals torn from 2-3 unsprayed roses
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar superfine

for the crust:

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

for the filling:

  • 6 eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
  • 3 tsp. rosewater
  • 1 cup flour
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. To make the candied rose petals, place caster sugar in a small bowl, brush petals on both sides with egg white and dip in the sugar, shaking to remove excess. Place petals in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to air dry for 2-3 hours.
  2. For the crust, add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream on medium speed until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl combine the flour and salt. Reduce mixer to low and add to the butter until just mixed.

  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Gather dough into a ball on a well-floured surface, then press with fingers into a 9 x13 inch baking sheet, bringing the dough 1/2-inch up on each side of the pan. Place pan in freezer for about 15 minutes, then bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

  5. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosewater and flour until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.
  6. Cool to room temperature, then cut into squares, dust with confectioners' sugar and top with candied rose petals.

Recipe Notes

A couple of little side notes before you try these out: first of all, when it comes to your candied rose petals, make sure your roses are unsprayed and free of any chemicals- no one wants to eat flower preservatives, am I right? I purchased some organic roses from the farmers market, which were even less expensive than those at the flower shop, so in my opinion that’s the best way to go.