Lemon slices

Makes 12

Preparation time 20 minutes Baking time 50 minutes, plus time to cool down

You need For the crust

• 1 cup (250 g) cold butter, cubed

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 cups flour

For the filling

• 1½ cups sugar

• ¼ cup flour

• 4 eggs

• juice and grated peel of 2 lemons

• icing sugar

Here’s how

1 Preheat the oven to 175° C. Grease a 22 x 33 cm oven tray with cooking spray. Line the tray with baking paper – the paper should hang over the rim by 1 – 2 cm. (This makes it easier to remove the lemon slices from the tray.)

2 Pulse the butter, sugar and flour in a food processor until well mixed. Transfer the mixture to the baking tray and flatten with your hands to create an even crust. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until light brown. Remove the tray from the oven and let it cool down.

3 Combine all the ingredients for the filling, except the icing sugar, until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside for 10 minutes. Beat the mixture and pour it over the crust.

4 Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the slices turn golden and the filling starts to set. Remove the tray from the oven and put it in a cool spot in your kitchen (not the fridge) until completely set. Sprinkle with icing sugar and grated lemon peel. Cut into slices and serve.