Description
These Cherry Crumble Bars feature a sweet and tangy cherry filling sandwiched between layers of buttery oat crumble. Perfectly baked to a golden crisp, these bars make a delightful snack or dessert that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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 Base and Topping
- 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper for easy bar removal after baking.
- Prepare the cherry filling: In a medium bowl, mix the pitted and quartered cherries with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla or almond extract. Stir well to combine and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Make the crumble mixture: In a separate medium bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour melted salted butter over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is moistened evenly and no dry clumps remain.
- Assemble the bars: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even base layer. Evenly spread the cherry filling over this base, reaching the edges. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the cherries to form the top layer.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns 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
- To make removal easier, line the pan with parchment paper extending over the edges.
- Feel free to swap cherries with other stone fruits like peaches or plums for variation.
- For a nuttier crumble, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the oat mixture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat gently before serving to enjoy a warm, melty texture.
