Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry pie bars are the ultimate dessert that combines a buttery, crumbly crust with a vibrant cherry filling that bursts with flavor. These easy-to-make bars evoke nostalgic memories of summer picnics and cozy gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups fresh or canned cherries (drained if canned)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla; pour over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg