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Lemon Crumb Bars

Lemon Crumb Bars That Brighten Your Day with Zesty Goodness

Enjoy these Lemon Crumb Bars for a refreshing dessert with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Rolled Oats Instant oats can be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use fine sea salt for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can use dairy-free version
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt Greek yogurt recommended
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Consider flaxseed egg substitute for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime or orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use zest from unwaxed lemons
For the Topping
  • 3/4 cup Reserved Crust Mixture Crumble over filling

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the dry ingredients with wet, saving 3/4 cup of the dough for topping.
  3. Press the remaining crust mixture into the lined pan and bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, sour cream (or yogurt), egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a splash of vanilla until smooth to create the filling.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and evenly crumble the reserved crust mixture on top.
  6. Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is set yet slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before using the parchment to lift and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for best results. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for fresh taste.

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