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Blueberry-Lemon Squares





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Makes 24 squares

Sergeff Suomi, a major fan of lemon squares, says this is her favorite recipe, handed down from her grandmother. However, she has added blueberries to please her husband. It's a delicious solution.

 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  About 1/2 cup powdered sugar
 1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter or margarine
 4 large eggs
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 1/3 cup lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
 1/8 teaspoon salt
 1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh and rinsed or frozen
Step 1
1

In a food processor or a bowl, whirl or stir flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until blended. Add butter and whirl or rub in with your fingers until dough holds together when squeezed. Press evenly over the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch pan.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 350° regular or convection oven until crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed or a whisk, beat eggs to blend with granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt. Stir in blueberries.

Step 4
4

Pour egg mixture into pan over warm crust. Return to oven and bake until filling no longer jiggles when pan is gently shaken, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and let cool at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool. If making up to 1 day ahead, wrap airtight when cool and chill. Cut into about 2-inch squares and lift out with a spatula.

Step 5
5

Nutritional analysis per square.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.6g12%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 113mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 2.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.