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Cherry Pie Crumb Bars Recipe

Cherry Pie Crumb Bars Recipe

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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.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a square 8″ baking pan with parchment paper and butter the sides and bottom. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar, then add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to form crumbs.
  4. Reserve ¾ cup of the mixture, press the rest into the pan, top with cherry filling, remaining crumbs, and sprinkle with sugar.
  5. Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting.

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
  • Makes 9 bars.

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