Description
Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars offer a delightful balance of zesty lemon flavor and creamy texture, all enveloped in a buttery crumb crust. Each bite delivers a refreshing burst of citrus that dances on the palate, complemented by the crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the lemon filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- For the crumb topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup softened butter, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- While the filling bakes, prepare the crumb topping by mixing oats, brown sugar, ½ cup flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the lemon filling and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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