Lemon Crumb Squares-a recipe that’s been in our family for generations.
There is just something special and heartwarming about it. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, beautiful memories to go with it.
This is one of those recipes.
My Grandma used to make these bars for my Grandpa. He loved lemon (just like my youngest!). So when I make these bars, I remember them both with warmth. And now I get to share these with my beautiful family.
And I love that I have her recipe card, written in her handwriting. As you can see, the directions were minimal.
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Lemon Crumb Squares
from the kitchen of Agnes Quarles (my Grandma)
Lemon Crumb Squares
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine milk, lemon zest and lemon juice and set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients except butter. Stir to blend.
- Pour in butter and mix until a crumbly texture
- Pour 1/2 crumb mixture into a greased or parchment lined pan. For thick bars use an 8 x8, for thinner bars use a 9 x 13 inch.
- Press mixture down into pan to form a crust.
- Pour lemon mixture over crust and spread to corners.
- Crumble remaining crumb mixture over top. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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Ohhh…love anything lemony!
I have just printed this off. My daughter loves lemon, so I will have to make this for her next time she is home to visit. (lives in Texas I’m in Maine) Looks and sounds delish. Thanks, andi
Those look so good! I love those recipes that are handed down. I really need to get my hands on my Nana’s old cookbook!
These look fabulous. I just unearthed a similar date bar recipe using this same technique. I cannot wait to try them.
This looks great Joan, I love anything lemon!
I can’t resist these tried and true recipes! Even though I’m not a big baker, these lemon bars look too good to pass up. I love lemon and these look delicious!
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These sound awesome and really different from the average lemon bar. I love recipes that survive the test of time like this. The fact it’s written by your grandma makes it even more special.
An awesome way to preserve the handwritten recipe from your grandmother would be to frame it and hang it in your kitchen! What an awesome piece of decor!!
Oooo I love all things lemon! These look divine!!
These look scrumptious. Love the texture of these. I’ll be making these soon. Thanks so much for sharing your grandma’s recipe with us!
These look delicious. I love that you have the actual recipe card! What sweet memories. Please come and join us this week on Foodie Friends Friday!
I just have to say, each & everyday I look forward to seeing your recipes & website. And just like you said, even if there is a typo, we as ur readers know its a typo, and YET it gives all of us the joy of laughing with you. NOT at you!! When YOU can make someone else have a laugh of joy, YOU alone have made their day. Sometimes a laugh a day, KEEPS the frown away. We on the other side of the computer or laptop are in a depressed state of mind, either for health reasons or something else. But YOU my friend are there to pick up our day & make all of us smile. Keep on with ur super work & looking for ur jokes. But most of all sharing ur recipes from Agnes Quarles (your Grandma) with the rest of the world!! Love & Peace <3
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Her Grandma’s recipe calls for brown sugar and yours says sugar. Which is right?
The recipe card says plain sugar, so that would be regular white granulated sugar.
Hi does the original recipe call for brown sugar? It looked like it in the print. Thanks for sharing can’t wait to try making some for my family:)
The recipe card reads 1 c plain sugar, I went and checked the original card just to make sure. Hope you enjoy them!
On those lemon bars, did you use an 8×8 or 9×13. Just wondered if those pics were the thicker bar:)
I used an 8×8 baking dish.