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Zesty Delight: Irresistible Lemon Crumb Squares That Brighten Your Day

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Learn how to make delicious Lemon Crumb Squares. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Before we dive into the baking process, let’s gather everything you need for these delightful squares. Here’s your shopping list:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

If you find yourself without fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the zest is truly what makes this recipe sing. The scent of fresh lemon always takes me back to my grandmother’s backyard, where we would pick lemons right off the tree.

Instructions

Let’s get baking! Follow these steps to create your own batch of Lemon Crumb Squares:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This moment always reminds me of helping my abuela in the kitchen, feeling the textures and learning the art of patience.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, making sure it’s evenly packed. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, in another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture over the prebaked crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the lemon layer.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  7. Allow the squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and slice into squares.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International