Cherry Crumble Bars
Cherry Crumble Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery, crumbly base with sweet, juicy cherries, all topped with a crunchy crumble. This nostalgic treat is perfect for summer picnics or cozy nights in. With their irresistible flavor and inviting aroma, these bars will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the pitted cherries with granulated sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into an ungreased 9×9 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread sugared cherries evenly over the crust.
- Combine rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a separate bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over cherries.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg