Description
Delicious Cherry Crumb Bars with a buttery crust and sweet cherry filling, topped with a crumbly streusel.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the cherries with lemon juice, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cherry mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg