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Irresistible Cherry Almond Crumble Bars

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These cherry almond crumble bars combine a sweet-tart cherry filling with a buttery, crunchy almond oat crumble topping for a quick, comforting homemade dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (if frozen, thaw and drain excess juice)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir well to mix dry ingredients evenly.
  3. Pour in the melted butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Mix with a spatula until crumbly but holds together when pressed. Fold in the chopped toasted almonds carefully.
  4. Reserve about 1 cup of this crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumble firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. While the base bakes, mix cherries, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon almond extract in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat cherries evenly.
  6. Remove the base from the oven and spread the cherry filling evenly over it. Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping over the cherries, covering as much as possible but leaving some fruit peeking through.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set the filling properly.
  9. Use the parchment edges to lift bars out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between slices for clean cuts.

Notes

Toast almonds for extra crunch and flavor. Press the base firmly before baking to prevent crumbling. Cool bars completely before slicing to avoid filling oozing. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Adjust sugar in filling based on cherry tartness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter.

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