Lemon Crumb Bars feature a buttery crust, a bright lemon filling, and a golden crumb topping baked into perfectly sliceable squares.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 half cup granulated sugar for crust
1 quarter teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar for filling
1 third cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for filling
Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup of crumbs and press remaining into pan.
Bake crust 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and flour.
Pour filling over warm crust.
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Cool completely, refrigerate, and dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill before slicing for clean edges.
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