Description
Discover our easy Cherry Pie Bars recipe Enjoy a delicious quick treat that captures the authentic taste of cherry pie Perfect for any occasion
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Measure out all your ingredients and prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them if using fresh.
- If using frozen cherries, let them thaw and drain excess juice.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Press about two-thirds of this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, creating a crust base.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract until well coated.
- Pour the cherry filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool in the dish for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut the bars into even squares and serve them on a decorative platter.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- cooling: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking