Lemon Crumb Bars
Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States and have been a popular dessert since the early 20th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Lemon Crumb Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the flour and salt, and mix until crumbly.
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Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
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Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.
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Pour the lemon mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
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Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
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Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
