Cherry Pie Crumb Bars
A comforting twist on a classic cherry pie, these crumb bars are delicious and easy to enjoy, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for the cherry mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Mix the melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.
- Reserve about two-thirds of the dough for topping and press the rest into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Prepare the cherry filling by tossing cherry halves with cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Top with the reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the cherries are bubbling.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes before lifting out and letting cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
These bars are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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