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Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars

Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars: Tangy Bliss in Every Bite

Try these Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars for a perfect balance of citrus flavor and buttery crust that will delight your dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda can substitute with baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup butter (melted) or margarine for dairy-free
  • ½ cup brown sugar light brown sugar is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
For the Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk can substitute with coconut milk for vegan option
  • ½ cup sour cream or yogurt Greek yogurt works well
  • 1 large egg yolk or unsweetened applesauce for vegan
  • ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, melt the butter and then mix in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; reserve ¾ cup for topping and press the rest into the pan.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until lightly golden; let it cool slightly.
  6. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the lemon filling over the crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  8. Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is set with a slight jiggle.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars store well at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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