Description
These Cherry Crumble Bars are a delightful treat featuring a sweet and tangy cherry filling sandwiched between layers of buttery crumble made from oats, flour, and brown sugar. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, these bars offer a satisfying texture and rich flavor, ideal for dessert or a snack.
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 and Base
- 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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Prepare Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the pitted and quartered cherries with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla or almond extract. Mix thoroughly and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Mix Crumble Base and Topping: In a separate medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour the melted salted butter over the mixture and stir until every ingredient is moistened and no dry clumps remain.
- Assemble Bars: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even layer. Spoon the cherry filling evenly over this base, spreading to the edges. Then, sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the cherries.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the crumble topping is lightly golden and the cherry filling bubbles around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cherry crumble bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- For easier slicing and removal, make sure to line the pan with parchment paper extending over the edges.
- You can substitute almond extract for vanilla extract for a nutty twist.
- If fresh cherries are not available, frozen cherries can be used but ensure they are thawed and drained before mixing.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
