Here’s a complete guide for Lemon Crumb Bars—a tangy, sweet dessert with a buttery crumb topping:
Ingredients
For the Crust & Crumb Topping
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine butter, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
2. Make the Lemon Filling
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 ½ cups sugar, ¼ cup flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
3. Add the Crumb Topping
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the lemon filling.
4. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Tips
- For extra tang, add a bit more lemon juice or zest to the filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator before cutting for cleaner bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient version of lemon bars that’s simpler but still delicious.
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