Description
Experience the delightful harmony of sweet and tart with these Cherry Crumble Bars. Nestled under a buttery, crumbly topping, fresh cherries burst with flavor in every bite. Perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy winter gatherings—these bars are not just visually stunning; they’re simply irresistible. Gather around as the aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in this delicious treat that’s sure to leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cherries with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, remaining sugar (1/2 cup), baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the baking dish. Spread cherry filling evenly on top and sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg