Lemon Squares
- 2 cups Betsys Baking Mix
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons organic palm fruit oil shortening
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup packed freshly grated lemon zest
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- To make the crust, mix together the baking mix, xanthan gum, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the shortening and sugars, Stir in the vanilla, Mix in the dry ingredients until they are thoroughly combined, then press the dough into a 9x 13-inch baking pan.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator and prick it all over with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Transfer the baked crust from the oven to cooling racks and cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Maintain the oven temperature.
- While the crust is cooling, make the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 3 cups of the confectioners sugar and the cornstarch.
- Continue whisking and slowly add the water.
- Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat (8 to 10 minutes), Sprinkle the gelatin over the boiling mixture and stir to dissolve it.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for another 5 minutes; the mixture should be quite thick, Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the lemon custard mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack, Dust with confectioners sugar and cut into squares for serving.
- Store the lemon squares in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
betsys baking, xanthan gum, salt, fruit oil shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, confectioners sugar, cornstarch, water, packets unflavored gelatin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/lemon-squares (may not work)