Ingredients for Lemon Crunch
- 1 ½ cups crushed soda crackers
- Margarine
- Flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus ½ cup for lemon filling)
- Unsweetened Coconut
- Baking Powder
- 2 large eggs
- Lemon, Juice And Rind Of
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How to Make Lemon Crunch
- **Make the Crumb Base:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups crushed soda crackers, ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
- **Reserve Topping:** Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
- **Press into Pan:** Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch baking pan.
- **Blind Bake:** Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 minutes.
- **Prepare Lemon Filling:** While the crust bakes, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour in a medium saucepan.
- **Cook Filling:** Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens and comes to a simmer (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- **Assemble:** Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
- **Add Topping:** Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the lemon filling.
- **Bake:** Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
- **Cool:** Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 36 squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
14g
Carbs
4g
