Delightful Sour Cherry Crumble Bars
These Delightful Sour Cherry Crumble Bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tart that will make your taste buds dance. The buttery crust serves as a delicious base, topped with a luscious layer of juicy sour cherries and a rich, custard-like filling. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or a delightful treat to share with friends and family, every bite promises a burst of flavor. Make a batch and watch them disappear!
36
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (divided)
cold butter
1/2 cup (cubed)
icing sugar
5 tablespoons (sifted)
eggs
3 (large, beaten)
granulated sugar
1 cup (white sugar)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
sour cherries
3 cups (pitted and chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, cold butter, and icing sugar. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly, ensuring the butter stays cold.
3
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
4
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
5
Gently fold in the pitted and chopped sour cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6
Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and evenly pour the cherry filling over the top of the crust.
7
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
8
Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this dessert recipe?
The recipe is for Delightful Sour Cherry Crumble Bars.
What size baking pan is required?
You should use a 9x13-inch baking pan.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How many bars does this recipe produce?
This recipe makes approximately 36 bars.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Grease the pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
What ingredients are needed for the crust?
The crust is made from 1.5 cups of flour, cold cubed butter, and sifted icing sugar.
How do I mix the crust ingredients?
Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture is crumbly.
How long should the crust be pre-baked?
Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until it is lightly golden.
What is the texture of the filling?
The filling has a rich, custard-like consistency.
How much flour is used in the filling?
The filling uses the remaining 1/2 cup of flour.
What types of sugar are used in the filling?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of granulated white sugar and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 3 large, beaten eggs.
How should the sour cherries be prepared?
The sour cherries should be pitted and chopped.
How many cups of sour cherries are required?
The recipe requires 3 cups of sour cherries.
When do I add the cherries to the filling?
Gently fold the cherries into the batter after mixing the eggs, sugars, flour, and baking powder.
How long is the final baking time?
Bake for an additional 45 minutes after adding the filling.
How can I tell when the bars are finished baking?
The bars are done when the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Should the bars be sliced while hot?
No, allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
What makes the flavor of these bars unique?
They offer a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Is the butter for the crust supposed to be cold or melted?
The butter must be cold and cubed to ensure a crumbly crust.
How much icing sugar is needed?
The recipe calls for 5 tablespoons of sifted icing sugar.
What is the total amount of flour used in the recipe?
A total of 2 cups of all-purpose flour is used, divided between the crust and filling.
Is baking powder included in this recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of baking powder is mixed into the filling.
What occasions are these bars best for?
They are ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or sharing with friends and family.
Can I use a food processor for the crust?
While the recipe suggests a pastry cutter, a food processor can be used to pulse the cold butter into the flour until crumbly.
Does the recipe use white or brown sugar?
It uses both: 1 cup of granulated white sugar and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
How do I ensure the cherries are evenly distributed?
Gently fold them into the batter until they are spread throughout before pouring over the crust.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the baking pan.
Is the filling poured onto a raw or baked crust?
The filling is poured onto a pre-baked, lightly golden crust.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 8 main ingredients used in this recipe.