Cherry Cornmeal Crumb Bars

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Cornmeal adds an unexpected flavor and texture to these sour cherry crumb bars. Prep time for these bars does not include the time it takes to pit and chop the cherries.

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Kim
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Kim
As an Allrecipes Allstar, Kim is an avid member of the Allrecipes community who is a self-taught baker and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen.
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Published on August 8, 2023
Stacks of crumb bar cookie squares with cherry filling on white plate with cherries in background
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Cool Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

Filling:

  • 3 cups pitted sour cherries

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 pinch salt

Crust and Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup cornmeal

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides. Lightly spray parchment with nonstick spray.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together cherries, granulated sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, and pinch of salt. Toss until no dry bits of cornstarch remain. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ground nutmeg until combined. Add in melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until incorporated—using your hands to knead the dough together if necessary.

  4. Measure out a loose 1 3/4 cups of the dough, and pour it into the prepared pan. Press the dough firmly into an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Pour cherries and their accumulated juices in an even layer over the crust. Crumble remaining crust mixture evenly over the top of the cherries.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, and cherries are bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. 

  6. Remove from the oven and allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Once completely cooled, remove bars from the pan using the parchment overhang, and cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
7g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.