Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and the cherries are bubbly.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
These bars can be enhanced with different fruits or nuts. Serve warm with ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg