Lemon Crumb Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
→ Sweeteners
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
→ Liquid Blend
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Lemon Layer
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2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
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½ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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2 large egg yolks
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick spray.
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In a big bowl, toss together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix in both the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
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Pour in the melted butter and vanilla, then stir until everything is evenly blended.
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Firmly press half of the mix into the bottom of your prepared pan.
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Pop it in the oven for 15 minutes.
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As the base cooks, whisk together the lemon zest, egg yolks, lemon juice, and condensed milk.
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After the crust is baked, pour the lemon filling on top. Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mix evenly across the surface.
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Bake again for about 20–22 minutes, until the top gets a light golden color.
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Set the pan aside to cool fully, then refrigerate until firm.
# Notes:
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For cleaner cuts, chill or freeze the bars briefly before slicing.
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Optional twist: Dip chilled bars halfway in melted white chocolate, then refrigerate so the chocolate hardens.