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Delicious Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars arranged on a plate with fresh lemons

Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Delicious Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars with a crumbly base and plenty of lemon curd for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar works.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted Use high-quality butter for better flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup lemon curd Store-bought lemon curd is fine, Trader Joe’s is recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the crumble mixture into the prepared baking dish to form the base.
  4. Spread the lemon curd evenly over the crumble base.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the lemon curd.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

These bars can be frozen, but remember to label them to avoid forgetting about them!