Cherry Crumble Bars
Cherry Crumble Bars are heavenly delicious. The minute I took a bite, I was in love. Don’t get me wrong, I like a ooey, gooey chocolaty brownie or bar any day but sometimes I want something ooey, gooey and fruity. This recipe definitely hits the mark. Made with frozen or canned red, tart cherries that you make into a filling and an almond flavored buttery crust that is made with Solo Almond Paste. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?
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Cherry Crumble Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
salt - 1/2 teaspoon
baking powder - 1/3 cup
almond paste (not marzipan) - 1/4 teaspoon
almond extract - 1 stick (1/2 cup)
cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces - 1/2 cup
sliced almonds (reserve for topping) - Icing
- 1/2 cup
powdered sugar - 2 to 4 tablespoons
heavy cream - 1/4 teaspoon
almond extract - Filling
- 2 cups frozen
cherries or - 2 (14.5 oz) cans
red tart cherries, packed in water, drain juice from one can - 3/4 cup
sugar - 3 tablespoons
water - 2 tablespoons
cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
unsalted butter - pinch of
salt
Cooking Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and grease lightly with vegetable oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add almond paste and almond extract. Stir to combine. Add cold butter, cut in with a pastry blender, until crumbly. Remove 1 cup of the mixture and set aside for topping. Put rest of ingredients into prepared pan, spread out evenly, and press with the bottom of a measuring cup to make a crust.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until crust starts to brown slightly around the edges. Remove and leave the oven on.
- Meanwhile, dump all the filling ingredients into a saucepan and cook on medium high heat until thickened and translucent. About 8 to 10 minutes. Spread the filling over the crust.
- Sprinkle the top with the reserved crumb mixture and top with the sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 28 to 30 minutes or until the filling bubbles and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
- Whisk or beat together the icing ingredients and drizzle over bars.
Looking for more cherry recipes? Here’s one to try. Cherry Pie Bars
Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Social, I'm looking forward to seeing you again next Thursday at 9pm EST at http://www.thequestionablehomesteader.com for another installment of The Weekend Social.
Your Cherry Crumble Bars look fabulous! Your place at our table is very special and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful food with all of us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much Miz Helen, that means so much to me:) See you Thursday~ Lynn
Love the recipe for the cherry crumble bars! I chose it as my host favorite for Foodie Friends Friday this week, so it will be featured on Daily Dish Magazine on Monday. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for choosing these wonderful bars as your host favorite! I'll stop by on Monday! Thanks again~
YUM!!! These look totally amazing. 🙂
Hi Sara~ The were wonderful!
Welcome to Group C.! I have NEVER been able to pick just one recipe. You did well with this one. They look fantastic!
Thanks for stopping by~
What a delicious-looking summer treat!
Thanks!
Lynn this sounds amazing and it is so pretty. I am with you my two favorite combo ingredients is cherry and almond and I love almond paste! I think these will go on my 4th of July menu!
Hi Terri~ I can guarantee these will disappear fast!! They would be perfect for the 4th of July~ This was my first time using almond paste and I really liked it, and will definitely be using it again~ Lynn
Oh my…let me dive right in!
lol…What I liked about these bars is,you can eat them right out of the pan, no plate or fork needed:)
Welcome to Group C! I love the flavor of cherries + almond and these look divine.
Thanks Deanna!
Welcome to Group C! Can't wait to see more recipes from you in the future
Thanks Stephy!!
I am lost on the Group c and D…just stopping by for a visit…those look yummy! I mean really yummy.. I think I will see if I can low cal those things…lol and try this out. I love this sorta bars with my coffee in the morning.. Have a great day.. Blessings!
Hi Patty~ lol, I'm in the Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day…there are 4 groups, A, B, C and D. I went from group D to C:) Thanks for stopping by for a visit! Always happy to have you~ The bars are great with coffee and yes they are Delicious:) Stop back again!
these cherry crumble bars look absolutely delicious!
Hi Gloria!! They are beyond delicious!!
Welcome to the group! I cannot wait to try this recipe when fresh cherries come into season here in Canada!
Thanks you Mallory! I was going to make these bars again when the cherries are in season here in WI~
I have been a fan of Veronica's blog for quite a while, I love her desserts! =)
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Melissa! Her desserts are wonderful~
Welcome to Group C! I had the same problem with Veronica's blog a few months back, too many great recipes to try just one!
Thanks Jamie!
Oh this is one of my absolute favorites! So happy you enjoyed it too! Welcome to Group C – so happy to have you with us, Lynn.
Hi Veronica~ Cherry Crumble Bars are a new favorite in my house!! Thanks for a great recipe and I'm glad to be part of Group C~ Lynn