Description
These delightful Cherry Crumb Bars harmonize the sweetness of cherries with a buttery crumb base, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted cherries (Measure after pitting & slicing in half)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (Use 3 tablespoons if using sour cherries)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams, melted)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (219 grams)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (133 grams)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (24 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Ensure that your cherries are washed, pitted, and sliced in half or quarters.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pitted cherries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss gently until the cherries are fully coated and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Pour in the melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir with a fork or your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Take a little more than half of the shortbread mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place the pan into the preheated oven at 325°F (170°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- The top should look set but not browned. Once done, remove it from the oven and leave it on the counter.
- Incorporate 1 tablespoon of brown sugar into the reserved shortbread mixture.
- Spoon the cherry filling over the baked shortbread base. Be careful to avoid excess juice.
- Sprinkle the remaining shortbread and brown sugar mixture evenly over the cherry layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes or until the top turns a lovely golden yellow.
- Once baked, allow the bars to cool completely for 3-4 hours at room temperature. Lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Cherry Crumb Bars