Friday, August 17, 2012

Pink lemonade bars


Somewhere, it's hot. Not here, but probably wherever you are. If so, these gorgeous and inventive little bars deserve a place at your summer picnic. They really do taste like pink lemonade!

What makes them pink? The simplest raspberry puree stirred into the lemon layer.

This was another winner from Smitten Kitchen. The only slight glitch I had was that stirring in the flour left me with some lumps, which I then spent quite a bit of time trying to squash without overmixing. But, maybe my flour was lumpy to start. I'm not sure. Does flour just get lumpy out of the blue?

Lumpy or no, these delighted all I foisted them upon.  Something about the pink, I think.  Even the men got giddy.

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Happy birthdays: Two very important people were born today and to them I wish the happiest of birthdays. First to the huz, then to Stacie. I'm lucky to be married to one and count the other as a lifelong friend. I wish you both wonderful years ahead.

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To Rome, with love: And Florence and Tuscany too, in a few weeks. Recommendations? Shoot them my way.

16 comments:

  1. This is so timely for me, I'm reeeeaaallly in the mood for lemon bars, but I was trying to think of something a little different to do in place of the same old, same old. Then I see these, the color is just incredible.

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  2. Please make them while Jen and the little girls are here! So festive and summery! MOM

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  3. That looks delicious! SK is the best. Looks like pink lemonade, and is even sparkly, but love that it's raspberries!

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  4. Sue: I think you'll love these!

    Mom: Maybe so!

    Barbara: Yes, the sugar made them sparkle a bit. I love that.

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  5. I love your photo of the pink lemonade bars - it looks almost other-worldly. Very cool.

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  6. what a perfect slice! i think pink lemonade might just be my summer beverage of choice!

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  7. When I first looked at your picture, it made me think of chichidango? You ever had that? It's the Japanese rice mochi treat from Hawaii where they make a pink mochi and then layer it on the white mochi, then slice them. They looked just like your lemon bars! :) Oooh, Rome and Florence sounds amazing. Rome is fun for its chaotic nature and sights, but Florence is fun for its quaint feel and romance in Tuscany! Enjoy!

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  8. grace: It's summertime in a glass :)

    Ben: I have not had that but now I am intrigued!

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  9. These are gorgeous! It's hot year round here, so I shall make some as soon as I stop having to do arggh-ssignments. Have lots of fun in Rome, I've never been and look forward to visiting vicariously through you :)

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  10. I always liked pink lemonade better and have meyer lemons on the tree... you have inspired me! Have a lovely trip.

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  11. I made oatmeal raisin cookies from Smitten Kitchen and OMG...best cookies ever.

    These bars are beautiful. Sophisticated too. Very nice!!!

    Velva

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  12. shaz: Thank you! You should definitely give these a try, I guess any time of year where you are! Good luck with your school work :)

    sandy:Nothing beats meyer lemons--lucky you!

    Velva: She has pretty reliable recipes, I have to say. I'm curious about her cookbook.

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  13. Pink lemonade in bar form...I love it!

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  14. Oh yes please! Lucky for me it's hot here all year round:-)

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