Cherry Crumble Bars
Delight in these Cherry Crumble Bars featuring a buttery crumbly crust topped with a sweet and tangy cherry filling, perfect for a homemade dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, 2/3 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle some sliced almonds on top before baking or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/cherry-crumble-bars/