Double-Cherry Streusel Bars

Streusel is a German word meaning ‘something scattered or sprinkled’. It is a crumbly topping made from flour, butter, and sugar, often used in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Double-Cherry Streusel Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cherry preserves
• 0.5 cup Dried cherries
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
3. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Spread the cherry preserves evenly over the crust.
5. Sprinkle the dried cherries over the cherry preserves.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining flour mixture, rolled oats, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
7. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the cherry layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
10. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.