Description
These Oatmeal Lemon Crumble Bars are a delightful combination of sweet, tangy lemon filling sandwiched between a buttery oatmeal crust and crumble topping. Perfect for a sweet treat or to brighten up any dessert table.
Ingredients
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Crumble:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Making the Crumble: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt, and mix until crumbly. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture for the topping.
- Forming the Crust: Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Preparing the Lemon Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour the lemon filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Adding the Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the lemon layer.
- Baking: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the edges are set.
- Cooling and Serving: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Add extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
