Hibiscus Lemon Bars

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Hibiscus or hibiscus tea, dried

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice, Fresh Squeezed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 3/4 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted

Found on theviewfromgreatisland.com

Directions

• Set oven to 350F
• Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla together. I did this in my stand mixer. Add in the flour and salt, and mix just until combined. Press the dough into a 9x9 baking pan. I lightly flour my fingers so they dont stick to the dough. Press it evenly across the bottom of the pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
• Bake the crust for 15 minutes until it is just lightly browned. Set it aside to cool, but leave the oven on.
• Meanwhile make the filling. Stir the hibiscus into the lemon juice and let sit for 15 minutes until it is a dark pink color. Then strain it and discard the hibiscus.
• Whisk the eggs and sugar together until well blended. Stir in the lemon juice and then blend in the flour.
• Pour the filling over the crust and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the center of the filling is set and not jiggly.
• Let cool fully before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.