My husband’s favourite fruit pie occurs to be cherry. Over 5 years in the past (when this recipe was created!) he begged me to make cherry pie for Thanksgiving, and every year I’ve. Sure, it’s the buttery, candy, magical pie that’s topped with a scrumptious dutch crumble that you just all know and love.
For AK Cherry Week Day 4 I’m bringing again these unbelievable tart cherry pie bars as a result of not solely are these straightforward to make, however the bars come out completely candy and chewy. Tony cherished them with espresso, whereas I most well-liked to drizzle them with somewhat melted darkish chocolate for an indulgent twist.
The most effective half? These bars are gluten-free because of oat flour (which you’ll simply make your self). They’re additionally simply dairy-free and vegan too!
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The whole lot you’ll must make these tart cherry pie bars
There are a couple of particular substances that maintain these cherry bars gluten-free and naturally sweetened, however they find yourself being really easy to make and SO scrumptious:
- Oats & oat flour: the bottom and crumble in these bars use each rolled oats and oat flour for the right texture. Simply bear in mind to make use of licensed gluten-free oats and oat flour to maintain them gluten-free!
- Sweetener: we’re utilizing coconut sugar for the crust and crumble topping, and somewhat pure maple syrup for the cherry filling.
- Baking staples: don’t neglect the baking soda and salt.
- Butter: you’ll want butter for the crust and topping to assist the oatmeal combination keep collectively.
- Vanilla and almond extract: I at all times add almond extract to my baking recipes that use cherries as a result of it actually brings out that cherry pie taste. I like including vanilla extract to those bars, too! Learn to make your individual vanilla right here.
- Tart cherries: the star of the present! You’ll want frozen tart cherries to make the cherry filling.
- Cornstarch: somewhat cornstarch helps thicken the filling.
Simple ingredient swaps
Sure, there are a couple of substitutions I can suggest for these tart cherry bars if you happen to’re out of one thing or must make a swap:
- For the butter: maintain the bars dairy-free and vegan through the use of vegan butter or coconut oil.
- For the coconut sugar: brown sugar can even work effectively!
- For the cornstarch: be at liberty to make use of arrowroot starch as an alternative.
Can I take advantage of a distinct fruit?
Positive! This recipe will work with just about any berries you’d like. Alternatively, strive one in every of these recipes:
DIY oat flour
That’s proper, you’ll be able to simply make your individual flour at house by merely including oats to a blender and mixing till they resemble a wonderful flour. Try my tutorial with all of my finest ideas & tips.
Make them somewhat bold
After your cherry pie bars are finished baking, add ¼ cup white or darkish chocolate chips to a microwave secure bowl, and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, till the chocolate is easy and melted. Drizzle over your bars!
Tips on how to make cherry pie bars
- Make the crust & topping. In a big bowl combine collectively the crust and crumble substances till a moist sand texture varieties. Press somewhat greater than half of the dough into the underside of an 8×8-inch pan, then place the remainder within the fridge.
- Make the filling. Add all the filling substances to a medium saucepan over medium warmth and use a spoon to interrupt up the cherries a bit. Carry to a boil, then scale back to a simmer till the combination thickens.
- Assemble & bake. Pour the cherry filling over the crust, then evenly sprinkle clumps of the remainder of the crust combination on prime of the filling and bake the bars.
- Cool, chill & take pleasure in! Let the bars cool to room temperature, then place within the fridge to relax earlier than slicing and devouring.
Storing & freezing ideas
- Within the fridge: be at liberty to maintain the bars at room temperature for 1-2 days, then I like to recommend storing these cherry pie bars in an hermetic container or bag within the fridge for as much as 1 week.
- Within the freezer: these cherry bars are freezer-friendly! As soon as they’re fully cooled, place them in an hermetic container and pop them within the freezer for as much as 3 months. If you’re able to take pleasure in one, simply let it thaw a bit within the fridge earlier than consuming.
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Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan and gluten free)
Stunning tart cherry pie bars made with a do-it-yourself tart cherry filling and topped with a scrumptious oatmeal crumble. These bars are vegan, gluten free, naturally sweetened, chewy, and simple to make!
Substances
- For the crust and crumble:
- 1 ½ cups (138g) gluten-free oat flour (or sub all-purpose or complete wheat pastry flour)
- 1 cup (95g) old style rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- ½ cup (77g) coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ½ teaspoon floor cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) butter or vegan buttery stick, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- For the filling:
- 2 ½ heaping cups (350g) frozen tart cherries
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch, plus 1-2 teaspoons extra if vital
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 levels F. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and generously spray with nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.
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Make the bottom + topping: In a big bowl, use a fork to combine collectively the oat flour, oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
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Add in melted butter, vanilla extract and almond extract and stir till a pleasant crumble varieties and dough begins to clump collectively. Place 1 ½ cups of the combination into the ready pan and place the remaining combination into the fridge (the remaining combination shall be used for the topping). Use your palms to evenly press the dough to the underside of the pan.
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Subsequent make your cherry pie filling: place a medium pot over medium warmth. Add in tart cherries, maple syrup, almond extract, cornstarch (or arrowroot) and salt. Use a wood spoon to press down and break down the cherries only a bit.
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Carry to a boil, then scale back warmth and prepare dinner for five extra minutes till combination is thickened up and properly coats the again of a spoon with out being too drippy. If it’s too drippy stir in 1-2 teaspoons extra cornstarch or arrowroot.
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Pour combination over the crust and use a spoon to evenly unfold.
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Take the remaining topping out of the fridge. By now there must be some good crumbles which have clumped collectively. Sprinkle the topping over the tart cherry filling. Bake for half-hour or till filling is bubbly and topping is golden.
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Permit bars to chill fully on a wire rack earlier than transferring to the fridge to relax. Bars are scrumptious served at room temperature or straight out of the fridge. Use a pointy knife to chop into 16 bars earlier than serving.
Recipe Notes
See the total put up for ideas, tips, and methods to customise these cherry pie bars!
Diet
Serving: 1barEnergy: 167calCarbohydrates: 24.3gProtein: 2.4gFats: 6.9gSaturated Fats: 3.6gFiber: 1.9gSugar: 10.8g
This put up was initially printed on June thirteenth, 2019, and republished on July seventeenth, 2024.
