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mother's day Easy Lemon Crumb Bars

Delight Mom with Easy Lemon Crumb Bars for Mother's Day

These mother's day Easy Lemon Crumb Bars combine buttery shortbread, creamy lemon filling, and a crunchy topping, perfect for impressing loved ones.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Quick or old-fashioned oats Use quick oats for finer crumb
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar Granulated sugar can work for lighter color
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for proper rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Margarine can be a good substitute
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk Avoid substitutes
  • 1 large Egg yolk Egg replacer is great for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice Bottled juice may lack brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Use fresh zest for best results

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted unsalted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for topping.
  3. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk together egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top.
  6. Bake for an additional 22-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Easy Lemon Crumb Bars are great for make-ahead storage and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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