Lemon Crumb Squares-a recipe handed down from my grandma
I love recipes handed down from one generation to the next.
There is just something special and heart warming about it. And sometimes, if your 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. So when I make these bars, I remember them both with warmth.
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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Carrie - ASassyRedhead.com says
January 30, 2012 at 12:38 pmOhhh…love anything lemony!
AndiWinslow says
January 30, 2012 at 2:21 pmI 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
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
January 30, 2012 at 2:50 pmThose look so good! I love those recipes that are handed down. I really need to get my hands on my Nana’s old cookbook!
wefindourselveshilarious says
January 30, 2012 at 4:57 pmThese look fabulous. I just unearthed a similar date bar recipe using this same technique. I cannot wait to try them.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
January 30, 2012 at 7:49 pmThis looks great Joan, I love anything lemon!
mjskit says
January 31, 2012 at 1:20 amI 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!
LuxueuxYvonne says
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Mary says
February 2, 2012 at 2:54 pmThese 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.
Anonymous says
February 4, 2012 at 4:20 amAn 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!!
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
February 5, 2012 at 5:06 amOooo I love all things lemon! These look divine!!
Bake-A-Holic says
February 9, 2012 at 9:03 pmThese look scrumptious. Love the texture of these. I’ll be making these soon. Thanks so much for sharing your grandma’s recipe with us!
Walking on Sunshine says
December 6, 2012 at 10:36 amThese 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!
P.J. Cimorelli says
February 19, 2014 at 9:41 amI 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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Martha Rice says
June 1, 2014 at 3:57 amHer Grandma’s recipe calls for brown sugar and yours says sugar. Which is right?
Joan Hayes says
June 3, 2014 at 11:18 pmThe recipe card says plain sugar, so that would be regular white granulated sugar.
Sherry says
June 1, 2014 at 10:51 amHi 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:)
Joan Hayes says
June 3, 2014 at 11:17 pmThe recipe card reads 1 c plain sugar, I went and checked the original card just to make sure. Hope you enjoy them!
Jen says
February 4, 2015 at 9:46 amOn those lemon bars, did you use an 8×8 or 9×13. Just wondered if those pics were the thicker bar:)
Joan Hayes says
February 5, 2015 at 6:59 pmI used an 8×8 baking dish.