Description
Delight in these Cherry Crumble Bars featuring a luscious cherry filling nestled between layers of buttery oat crumble. This quick and easy bake combines tart cherries with a sweet, crunchy topping for a perfect dessert or snack, ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Filling
- 2 cups (300 g) cherries, pitted and quartered (about 60)
- 2 Tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup (100 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (105 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons (85 g) salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Make Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the pitted and quartered cherries, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla or almond extract. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to thicken slightly.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour the melted salted butter over the mixture and stir thoroughly until everything is moistened with no dry clumps remaining.
- Assemble Bars: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spoon the cherry filling evenly over the base, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining crumble topping evenly over the cherries.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the cherry crumble bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes to set properly. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute frozen cherries if fresh are unavailable; just make sure to thaw and drain excess liquid.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping.
- To make these bars vegan, replace butter with a plant-based margarine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
