Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade cherry pie bars! These easy-to-make treats feature a buttery, flaky crust enveloping a luscious cherry filling, perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress with their sweet-tart balance and beautiful presentation. Bake them up and enjoy the delicious aroma filling your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh cherries (or 2 cans cherry pie filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Beat the egg separately and mix into the flour mixture until just combined.
- Reserve one cup of dough for topping; press the remaining dough into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine cherries (or pie filling), lemon juice, remaining sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- Spread cherry mixture over crust; crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try mixing in almond extract or sprinkling cinnamon on top. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to three days at room temperature.