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Cherry Crumble Bars

ByMaureen

Cherries are finally in season in Southern Ontario and I am a happy camper!  I have been watching the cherry trees as we drive by the orchards and have been so tempted to pull over and pick a handful.  But I waited patiently.

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We have so many fruit stands in our area and we stopped at one this morning and got a basketful of just picked sweet cherries for only $10.00!

I love cherries in my smoothies, in pies, in brownies and in these cherry crumble bars!

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My favorite tool this time of year is my Oxo cherry pitter!  It gets the job done fast and clean.  It took me only 5 minutes to pit 4 cups of cherries for this recipe!

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It makes a large 9 by 13 pan.  I like to cut them large and enjoy with a scoop (or two) of ice cream!

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What is your favorite way to enjoy fresh cherries?

Happy Monday!

ENJOY!

Cherry Crumble Bars

Maureen Reynolds
A delicious cherry filling on a shortbread crust and topped with a shortbread crumble. Try them with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups cold butter cubed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 cups cherries pitted and quartered
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 by 13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter. Cut in beaten egg. Divide dough in half.
  • To one half add baking powder and pinch of salt and mix until well combined, and press into prepared baking pan to make the crust.
  • To the cherries add 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch and mix gently to coat the cherries completely.
  • Spread the cherries evenly over the crust.
  • Crumble the remaining dough over top of the cherries.
  • Bake for 50 minutes (or until top is just lightly browned).
  • Cool before cutting into desired size.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Cut small bars for a bite size snack or larger squares for a dessert serving with ice cream.
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5 from 1 vote

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3 Comments

  2. These squares look delicious, especially with that scoop of vanilla ice cream! perfect summer dessert! This has to taste amazing with freshly picked fruit!

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  3. They look yummy! I eat cherries plain. They are one of my favourite fruits. But you are tempting me to try those cherry crumble bars!

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