Description
Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are a delightful twist on the classic cherry pie, transforming its sweet-tart flavors into convenient, hand-held treats. With a luscious cherry filling enveloped in a buttery, crumbly topping, these bars evoke nostalgic memories of summer picnics and family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and will impress both friends and family with their irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine pitted cherries with 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, remaining sugar, baking powder, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Press half the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan; spread the cherry filling evenly on top, then sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg