Cherry Pie Bars
Delightful bars filled with sweet and tart cherries, wrapped in a buttery crumb crust, perfect for sharing at family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Must be softened for easy mixing.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 2 cups pitted and halved cherries Fresh or frozen cherries can be used.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Can substitute with all-purpose flour if needed.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, and salt until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Spread the cherry mixture over the crust evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool completely before slicing.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled bars.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Great for make-ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerate for longer storage. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
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