Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Almond Cherry Streusel Bars, a perfect blend of rich almond flavor and sweet, juicy cherries. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself at home, these bars are sure to impress! With their easy-to-follow recipe and the flexibility to use fresh or frozen cherries, you can enjoy this delicious dessert all year round. The crumbly streusel topping adds a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tart cherry filling, making each bite a heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup almond paste
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and almond paste; mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, lemon juice, cornstarch, cherries, sugar, and salt. Cook until thickened.
- Pour cherry filling over the pressed base and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for about 42 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before adding glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg