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Cherry-Pie-Crumb-Bars

Cherry Pie Crumb Bars

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Recipe and image courtesy of BC Cherry Association

Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are a delightful summer treat that’s quick and simple to make. With a buttery crumb topping and a sweet cherry filling, these bars capture all the best parts of a cherry pie in an easy, portable form. Refreshing and versatile, they’re perfect served with a scoop of ice cream, or even packed in your lunchbox for an indulgent midday treat.

Cherry-Pie-Crumb-Bars

Cherry Pie Crumb Bars

These Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are a must-try for any cherry lover!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Preparation: Bake
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: BC Cherry Association
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted then cooled to room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted then cut in half
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl, combine cherries, cornstarch and lemon juice. Mix until all cherries are coated; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine cooled butter with 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt to the butter-sugar mixture, mix until it resembles crumbs.
  • Line a 9″ baking pan with parchment paper and press 3/4 of the crumble into the bottom.
  • Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumble over the cherry mixture, then sprinkle 1 tsp (5 mL) of sugar on top.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Pie Crumb Bars
Serving Size
 
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
125
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
87
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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