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These Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are quick and easy crumb bars with fresh cherry filling. Buttery crumb topping and sweet fruit filling make this a perfect summer dessert!
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Why You'll Love This Dessert
After the light and fluffy Cherry Poke Cake, which may I just say now disappear quicker than any cake I've ever made (maybe with the exception of my Pineapple Coconut Cake), I was left with 2 cups of cherries to use up quickly. As always in such a situation, I quickly decided to make my favorite and trusted crumb bars.
It's hard to decide what part of these bars is better: the buttery and crunchy crumb topping or the sweet cherry filling that just screams summer! Enjoy these Cherry Pie Crumb Bars dusted with powdered sugar, a la mode with a scoop of ice cream or packed in your lunchbox.
If you have apples on hand, you can try my Apple Pie Bars too! The crumb topping tastes like my Perfect Sugar Cookies.
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.
Helpful Tips!
- The trick to perfect crumb topping is to use completely cooled to room temperature butter. Hot will cook the mixture and the crumbs won't form. It's helpful to stir the mixture with a fork to make perfect size crumbs.
- You can bake these bars in a round 8" pan for a thin slice of pie.
- Use any fruit you like to make these bars: strawberries, blueberries, even peaches.
Common questions:
Can I use frozen cherries to make these bars?
For this recipe, you can use any fruit. You can use fresh or frozen, but thawed before baking.
Can I double the recipe?
Of course! Double the ingredients and bake the bars in a 13" x 9" pan for 35 to 40 minutes.
Can these bars be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze these bars. Make sure to cool them completely, then wrap them tightly in saran wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I use gluten-free flour to make these bars?
Yes, you can substitute gluten-free flour in the recipe. Make sure to use a product you are familiar with and one that can be used in a 1:1 ratio while substituting.
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- Easy Lemon Cake
- Easy Peach Cake
- Cherry Poke Cake Recipe
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Cherry Pie Crumb Bars Recipe
Author: Anna
Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are quick and easy crumb bars with fresh cherry filling. Buttery crumb topping and sweet fruit filling make this a perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 23 minutes mins
Total Time 33 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 people
Calories 234 kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Boots Smith says
This is a great "base" recipe. I have used this recipe many times and have always had great success. I've used different fruits, both fresh and frozen. I've added toasted almonds to the crust which add a nice flavor and some crunch. I've also added ginger/lemon/honey to some peaches I used. Again, very taste.Reply
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