Description
Delicious and tangy lemon crumb bars that are perfect for summer baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, softened butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar in the filling.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg