Cherry Pie Bars
Delightful Cherry Pie Bars that combine the flavors of traditional cherry pie in an easy-to-serve format, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the softened butter, egg, and almond extract to the dry mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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