Cherry Crumble Bars: Discover the Perfect Summer Treat!
Delicious Cherry Crumble Bars that are perfect for summer, combining a sweet cherry filling with a buttery crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, adjust the sugar based on the tartness of the cherries.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg