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TIP: Can use all-purpose flour instead of rye flour if desired. Can also substitute all-purpose gluten-free flour (1:1) in recipe.

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Item No. REC5259
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
Prepared with
Ninja Combi™ All-in-One Multicooker, Oven, and Air Fryer
Model: SFP701
$249.99
Total Time
1h 40m
Medium
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups water, for steaming, divided
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 11 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 9 tablespoons rye flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained

TOPPINGS (optional)

  • Powdered sugar, as desired
  • Sumac, as desired

Utensils needed

  • Deluxe Reversible Rack (bottom layer only)
  • Medium Bowl
  • Ninja® Multi-Purpose Pan or 8-inch round baking pan

Instructions

Step 1
1/2 cups water, for steaming, divided

Step 2
To make crust, add the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix until light and fluffy. Add 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour, rye flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined. Transfer mixture into prepared pan, press into an even layer, and use a fork to poke the surface of the dough.

Step 3
Place the pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot.

Step 4
Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 300°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 10 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).

Step 5
While crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling by mixing 1 cup sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 6
When cooking of crust is complete, remove the pan and pour the lemon filling into the hot crust.

Step 7
Add 2 cups water to the pot and place the pan on the rack in the pot.

Step 8
Close the lid and keep slider on STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 280°, and set time to 30 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes, then the timer will start counting down).

Step 9
When cooking is complete, the filling will be set and will only slightly jiggle when pan is shaken. Remove rack with pan and let cool for 1 hour. Place cooled pan in refrigerator and chill for 1 additional hour.

Step 10
Before serving, dust bars with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of sumac, if desired.