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These tangy lemon oatmeal crumble bars are a delightful treat, boasting a buttery oatmeal crust, a luscious lemon filling, and a generous crumble topping. Perfect for any dessert occasion!

Ingredients

For the Crust & Topping:

  • 7 tablespoons (99g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (85g) old-fashioned oats or quick oats (not instant)

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust and topping: Beat butter and brown sugar, add vanilla, then mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and oats.
  3. Form the crust: Press slightly more than half of the crumble mixture into the pan to form the crust.
  4. Make the lemon filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Assemble the bars: Pour lemon filling over the crust and sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 22–25 minutes until set.
  7. Cool and cut: Cool completely, then slice into squares.
  8. Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  9. Freezing Instructions: Freeze cut bars in a single layer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Ensure you use full-fat sweetened condensed milk for the filling.
  • You can double the recipe for a larger batch.

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Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/zesty-lemon-oatmeal-crumble-bars-recipe/