Description
Delicious Easy Lemon Crumb Bars featuring a buttery crust and a zesty lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, oats, softened butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press about two-thirds into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Remove the crust from the oven after around 10-12 minutes and pour the lemon filling over it. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Cool the bars completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
Try using coconut sugar for a healthier option or almond flour for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg