Lemon Crumb Bars
Delightful homemade Lemon Crumb Bars with a buttery, tender crust and a zesty lemon filling, crowned with a sweet crumbly topping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free option available
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Cold unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
4 Large eggs
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
½ cup Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Lemon zest
¼ cup All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
- Whisk together 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining crumbs for the topping
- Par-bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until lightly golde
- Whisk together eggs, 1 ½ cups sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Gradually whisk in ¼ cup flour
- Pour lemon filling over the warm crust
- Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the filling
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until topping is golden and filling is set
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
Ensure the bars cool completely for clean cuts.
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