Description
Cherry Crumble Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance the tartness of fresh cherries with a buttery, crumbly topping. Ideal for any occasion, these bars are not only simple to make but also a crowd-pleaser. Picture yourself enjoying these sweet delights on a warm summer afternoon, sharing them at family gatherings, or savoring them as a special dessert. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, they are sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pitted cherries with half the sugar and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread cherries evenly over the crumble layer and top with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg