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Healthy Cherry Crumble Bars Recipe

Quick cherry crumble bars made with juicy fresh cherries and a buttery shortbread-style crumble, ready in under 50 minutes for the easiest cherry dessert anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chilled butter cubed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2¼ cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar for filling
  • 2 tbsp cornflour cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in chilled butter until crumbly.
  4. Stir in egg and milk until a soft dough forms.
  5. Reserve ½ cup of the crumb mixture for topping.
  6. Press remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Toss cherries with sugar and cornflour until coated.
  8. Spread cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
  9. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over the top.
  10. Bake for 32 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  11. Cool, then chill for cleaner slices before cutting into bars.

Notes

Chill the bars before slicing for the cleanest cuts and best crumble texture.