Lemon poppy seed bars from A Good Appetite at The New York Times by Melissa Clark

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  • Eat Your Books

    Can substitute fruit jam or marmalade for lemon curd, and almond extract for vanilla extract.

  • Babycarrot on August 11, 2025

    I was looking for a way to use up poppy seeds and a jar of opened bon maman lemon curd, so decided to make these. I realized I only had a 9x9 square so made the decision to make in an 8 in cake pan. Literally so simple and minimal ingredients. I understand why she says these are great for a picnic. I subbed lime zest for lemon since that’s what I can on hand and can say it worked just fine. These are buttery and delicious like a lemon shortbread. Rich but very good.

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