Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are quick and easy crumb bars with a fresh cherry filling. The buttery crumb topping and sweet fruit filling make this a perfect summer dessert.
Author:Paula
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:23 minutes
Total Time:33 minutes
Yield:9 bars
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and 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
For the Cherry Filling:
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and 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 and butter the sides and bottom. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar, then add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to form crumbs.
Reserve ¾ cup of the mixture, press the rest into the pan, top with cherry filling, remaining crumbs, and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting.