Cherry Pie Crumble Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These Cherry Pie Crumble Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of cherry pie with a crumbly topping. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

The Cherry Pie Crumble Bars Recipe features a buttery crust, a sweet cherry filling, and a crunchy crumble topping, making it a satisfying dessert option for any occasion.

Delicious Cherry Pie Crumble Bars

These bars are made with fresh or canned cherries, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice for brightness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups fresh or canned cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Make the Crust and Crumble: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Press the Mixture: Reserve 1 cup of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Prepare the Cherry Filling: In another bowl, mix the cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
Add the Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the cherry filling, covering it evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.