Here’s a simple, delicious breakdown for Lemon Crumb Bars—tangy, buttery, and perfectly crumbly!
🍋 Ingredients
Crust & Crumb Topping
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Lemon Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
2. Make Crust & Topping
- Cream together butter and sugar until light
- Stir in 2 cups flour + salt until mixture forms crumbs
- Press half into the pan for the base; reserve the other half for topping
3. Bake Crust
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden
- Remove from oven and let slightly cool
4. Prepare Lemon Filling
- Whisk eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon zest, and juice until smooth
- Pour over baked crust
5. Add Crumb Topping
- Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly on top
6. Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until the filling is set and topping is lightly golden
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours
7. Serve
- Cut into squares or bars
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar
💡 Tips for Best Bars:
- Use fresh lemons for a bright, natural flavor
- Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling when cutting
- For extra tang, add a little lemon zest to the crumb topping
If you want, I can give you a shortcut version that’s less messy but just as zesty. Do you want me to do that?
