Description
Bright, buttery, and perfectly balanced with tart lemon and hearty oats, these Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are the ultimate feel-good treat. Great for brunch, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup – provides structure to the base and topping.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: 1 cup – adds chewy texture and nuttiness.
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup – adds sweetness with a caramel depth.
- Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon – gives a slight lift to the crust.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – enhances and balances flavors.
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed – creates that crumbly texture.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds warmth and richness.
- Lemon Curd: 3/4 cup – the tangy citrus heart of the bars.
- Fresh Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon – boosts the citrus aroma and taste.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Firmly press two-thirds of the mixture into the lined pan.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread lemon curd over base, sprinkle with lemon zest, then top with remaining crumble.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in pan 30 minutes, then on rack. Chill before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the perfect crumbly texture.
- Chill before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Add fresh berries for a fruity twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon bars, oatmeal crumble, lemon dessert, citrus bars, easy lemon recipe, vegetarian dessert