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Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: desserts
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Lemon Crumb Bars are a sweet and tangy treat with a buttery oat crust and a luscious lemon filling. They’re easy to make and perfect for satisfying your lemon dessert cravings.


Ingredients

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Oat Crust:

  • 1 cup (80g) quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, melted

Lemon Filling:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup (115g) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make oat crust: In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Bake crust: Set aside 2 cups of the crumble mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Make lemon filling: In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
  5. Assemble: Spread lemon filling over the baked crust. Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool and chill: Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh lemon juice.
  • You can use a different size pan, but adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 380kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg