Cherry Pie Crumb Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
- cherries – I used fresh cherries. Use what you have on hand, even frozen cherries. Just make sure to thaw them out first.
- cornstarch – Added to any fruit, helps make the delicious filling.
- flour – I used all-purpose flour. Make sure to measure it properly. For my tips, check out the notes in the recipe box below.
- baking powder and baking soda – Necessary for proper rising and browning of the bars.
- sugar – I used white, granulated sugar. You can use brown sugar for a chewier texture.
- butter – Using melted butter makes the crust and crumb topping rich in flavor and buttery.
How to make cherry pie crumb bars?
- Make the filling by combining cherries, cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Combine butter and sugar. Add dry ingredients and stir everything with a fork.
- Reserve some mixture for the crumb topping.
- Press the remaining dough into the bottom of a baking pan.
- Pour filling over the crust.
- Top with crumb topping.
- Bake the bars in preheated oven until golden brown on top.
- Cool completely before slicing.
The full recipe with ingredients measurements is below in the recipe box.
Ingredients
▢½ cup unsalted butter melted , cooled to room temperature- ▢½ cup granulated sugar
- ▢1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ▢½ teaspoon baking soda
- ▢½ teaspoon baking powder
- ▢¼ teaspoon salt
- ▢2 cups fresh cherries , pitted, each sliced in half
- ▢1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ▢1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Line a square 8″ baking pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides and bottom of lined pan. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together cherries, cornstarch and lemon juice.2 cups fresh cherries,1 Tablespoon cornstarch,1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and sugar.½ cup unsalted butter melted,½ cup granulated sugar
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and stir with a fork until the mixture resembles crumbs.1 ½ cup all-purpose flour,½ teaspoon baking soda,½ teaspoon baking powder,¼ teaspoon salt
- Reserve ¾ cup of mixture.
- Press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.
- Spread cherry filling over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over cherries.
- Sprinkle sugar over crumb topping.1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Bake bars for 23 to 25 minutes OR until the top is golden.
- Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
- This recipe makes 9 bars.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
