Cherry Crumble Bars
Cherry Crumble Bars are a delicious dessert with a buttery crumble topping and juicy cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter (cold) Ensure the butter is cold for a better crumble texture.
- 1 medium egg (whisked)
- 2 tbsp milk (any kind)
For the cherry filling
- 2 1/4 cups fresh cherries (pitted) You can use frozen cherries, but thaw and drain excess moisture.
- 3 tbsp sugar Adjust based on tartness of cherries.
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the whisked egg and milk until well combined.
- Take half of the mixture and press it into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form a crust.
- In another bowl, toss the pitted cherries with sugar and cornstarch.
- Spread the cherry mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Crumble the remaining dough mixture on top of the cherries.
Baking
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve bars warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.