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Perfect Wild Huckleberry Lemon Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Shortbread Crust

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These wild huckleberry lemon bars feature a tender, buttery shortbread crust and a bright, tangy lemon filling bursting with wild huckleberries. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (85g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) wild huckleberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  2. Add flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If dough is too crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons cold water.
  3. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan, pressing into corners and smoothing the surface.
  4. Bake crust for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Keep oven on.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add flour, baking powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to egg mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Carefully fold in wild huckleberries, trying not to break them too much.
  8. Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted near the middle should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool bars completely in the pan on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
  11. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best crust texture. Press crust evenly to avoid thin spots. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale for a silky filling. Gently fold berries to keep them whole. Tent with foil if bars brown too quickly. Chill bars at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts. Metal pans brown crust better than glass. Frozen huckleberries work well if thawed and drained. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations available.

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