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Cherry Pie Crumb Bars Recipe

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These Cherry Pie Crumb Bars feature a buttery crumb crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling, topped with a golden crumb topping. Perfectly baked until golden, they make a delicious dessert or snack that blends the flavors of a classic cherry pie in a convenient bar form.

  • Total Time: 33-35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars

Ingredients

Crumb Base and Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cherry Filling

  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and each sliced in half
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) to prepare for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, and butter the sides and bottom to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  3. Mix Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until cherries are evenly coated to thicken the filling during baking.
  4. Make Crumb Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar. Then add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Reserve Topping Crumbs: Set aside ¾ cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
  6. Form the Crust: Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating the bar’s crust layer.
  7. Add Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the pressed crust layer in the pan.
  8. Top with Crumbs: Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  9. Add Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the teaspoon of granulated sugar over the crumb topping to enhance browning and add a touch of sweetness.
  10. Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the crumb topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the melted butter is cooled to room temperature before mixing with sugar to prevent melting the sugar too much and altering texture.
  • Using fresh cherries adds the best flavor, but frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • Pressing the crumb mixture firmly for the crust ensures a solid base that holds together when cut.
  • Cooling completely before cutting is important to allow the filling to set properly and avoid messy bars.
  • For extra flavor, consider sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon in the crumb mixture.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/cherry-pie-crumb-bars-recipe/