Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

tsp. finely shredded lemon peel, divided

6 eggs

2-1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup lemon juice

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel

2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Prepare Candied Citrus slices or strips, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9x2pinch pan with heavy foil; set aside.

  2. For crust, in large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until crumbly. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel. Evenly press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, for filling, in medium bowl combine eggs, granulated sugar, remaining 1/2 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and nutmeg. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in remaining lemon peel and the lime peel. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20 minutes more or until edges are browned and center appears set. Remove to rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

  4. To serve, sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar. Lift from pan using foil; cut into bars. Add Candied Citrus slices or strips, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.