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This recipe is quite similar to my husband's grandma's Lemon Bars and something we've been enjoying for years! I cut the recipe in half for the two of us, and baked it in an 8x8-inch pan, which worked just fine. Some of the reviews mentioned that the lime flavor was quite mild, so in addition to adding lime peel to the crust, I also added it to the filling. The bars had just a hint of lime flavor and were very delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sandra488"},"reviewBody":"
making a second time since everyone loved them-but how does it make 4 dozen in the 9x13?<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedButterfly"},"reviewBody":"I love these, but I do think they would be even better with more filling. I will try doubling it next time, but there will DEFINITELY be a next time because they are SUPER yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-06-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBeer"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! I am baking it for my second time.it's very yummy and I am sharing it with all my freinds!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLeaf"},"reviewBody":"These bars are AWESOME! I didn't have any limes so I used all fresh lemons. It is excellent! The crust is soft and buttery and scrumptious. I love that it makes a whole cake pan size. You could almost double the filling, as someone else also suggested. It is great just as is though. My husband and I both loved it. I know I'll be making it again and again. YUMMY!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFlower"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is so good!!! I highly recommend making this recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBowtie"},"reviewBody":"The crust was just as thick as the lemon layer. I personally prefer more filling.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeChilli"},"reviewBody":"I make this recipe all the time. It is very delicious, light and reminds us of lemon meringue pie, my husband favorite.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveHelmet"},"reviewBody":"Wow! These are fantastic! I thought the crust was a little too buttery, so next time I will probably use less butter or maybe more flour. I also did not put the lime peel in the crust, but I did put the lemon zest in the filling. I like them best when they are cold. Wonderful!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCactus"},"reviewBody":"Not very much lime tasting, but delicious nevertheless.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was okay. I used half lemon, half lime juice and doubled the filling the second time I made them. I agree with others that it needs more filling in proportion to the crust.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWrench"},"reviewBody":"I liked the recipe- it felt surprisingly easy. For me, there wasn't enough crust. If I make this again, I should either make more crust or bake in a smaller pan.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedScissors"},"reviewBody":"This is now one of my favorite recipes. Will defenitly make it again, and again,","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCar"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe and concluded - either half the crust or double the filling. Had a nice flavour.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"I doubled the filling and it was absolutely delicious. I couldn't taste the lime taste, so next time I will substitute the lemon juice with lime juice. Next time, I might try doubling the crust also.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"28212","romance_copy_dek":"This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon on a hot summer day. 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