PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 23 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 33 MINS | SERVINGS: 9 people
This is a tasty dessert with a buttery crumb topping and a delightful cherry filling. Incredibly easy and quick to throw together and the perfect summer dessert that’s great all year round! To make this scrumptious treat, all you need are a few readily available ingredients. You can even use your preferred fruit (fresh or frozen) instead of fresh cherries. The start is the show is the perfect crumb topping. If desired, whip up a huge batch and simply store it in the fridge for up to 3 days for a quick pick-me-up treat.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted, cooled to room temperature
1.5 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 c. fresh cherries, pitted, each sliced in half
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
How to make Cherry Pie Crumb Bars
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F. Using the parchment paper, line a square 8-inch baking pan and grease the sides and bottom of the lined pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 3: Whisk the melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the flour along with the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork, stir until you have a mixture that resembles crumbs.
Step 4: Into the prepared pan, press half of the crumb mixture and spread the cheese filling on top. Over the cherries, sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture, then the sugar.
Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 23 to 25 minutes or until the top of the bar is golden. Remove from the oven when done and let it cool fully before slicing into bars.
NOTE:
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 234 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted, cooled to room temperature
- 1.5 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 c. fresh cherries, pitted, each sliced in half
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F. Using the parchment paper, line a square 8-inch baking pan and grease the sides and bottom of the lined pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 3: Whisk the melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the flour along with the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork, stir until you have a mixture that resembles crumbs.
Step 4: Into the prepared pan, press half of the crumb mixture and spread the cheese filling on top. Over the cherries, sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture, then the sugar.
Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 23 to 25 minutes or until the top of the bar is golden. Remove from the oven when done and let it cool fully before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
