Description
These handheld bars combine tart cherries, toasty almonds, and sweet shredded coconut for a chewy, satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the cold butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
- Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss shredded coconut, sliced almonds, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt for the crumble topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the cherry filling.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars are great for potlucks and can be frozen for quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg