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Quick Cherry Crumble Bars

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These Quick Cherry Crumble Bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweet-tart flavor of cherries with a buttery crumble. They are easy to prepare and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or sharing with friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups plain white flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chilled butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 1/4 cups cherries, pitted and fresh
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. This will ensure easy removal of the bars later on. Make sure the paper hangs over the edges for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of plain white flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are evenly mixed, which should take about 1 minute.
  3. Cut 1/2 cup of chilled butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Avoid over-mixing; you want to see small chunks of butter throughout.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoons of milk. Pour this egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined, about 1 minute. You’ll know it’s ready when no dry flour is visible, but the mixture is still slightly crumbly.
  5. Spread half of the dough mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly to form an even layer. Bake this base in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until it’s lightly golden. This step ensures a sturdy bottom layer for your bars.
  6. While that’s baking, prepare the cherry filling. In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of pitted cherries, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cornflour. Toss until the cherries are well coated. The cornflour will help thicken the cherry juices as they bake.
  7. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and spread the cherry mixture evenly over the top. Crumble the remaining dough over the cherries, ensuring an even distribution.
  8. Bake the bars for an additional 22-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherries are bubbly. Keep an eye out for the edges turning a lovely golden color as a sign they're done.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Then, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don’t skip the chilling step for the butter! Cold butter is essential for creating a flaky texture in the crumble topping. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars after they’ve cooled completely for clean edges.

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