Description
These Cherry Crumble Bars feature a layer of juicy, sweet-tart cherries tucked between two layers of buttery oat crumble. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, they’re perfect for potlucks, picnics, or anytime you crave a summery dessert. Enjoy the delicious combination of gooey fruit filling and crisp, golden topping in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Cherry Filling
- 2 cups (300 g) cherries, pitted and quartered (about 60 cherries)
- 2 Tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
For the Crumble
- 1 cup (100 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (105 g) brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons (85 g) salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). If desired, line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix the Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the pitted and quartered cherries, granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla or almond extract. Stir until cherries are evenly coated. Set aside.
- Make the Crumble: In another medium bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir until a crumbly texture forms with no dry clumps remaining.
- Assemble the Bars: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands. Top with the cherry filling, spreading it out to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining crumble evenly over the top of the cherry layer.
- Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crumble topping is lightly golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Cut into 16 squares before serving.
Notes
- Measure cherries after pitting and quartering for accuracy; this recipe uses about 60 cherries or 2/3 pound.
- Lining your pan with parchment paper makes it easier to lift out the bars, especially for clean slicing.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Note that airtight storage softens the bars.
- Let bars cool fully for cleanest cuts and less crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
