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Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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These Cherry Pie Bars combine a buttery, crumbly crust with sweet and tart cherry pie filling, topped with a golden crumble and a smooth, irresistible glaze. Perfectly baked to a bubbly finish and cut into shareable bars, they make a delightful dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 15 to 18 bars

Ingredients

Crust and Crumble

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Filling

  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two longer sides for easy removal later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients and Cut in Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the cubed butter using a fork, pastry blender, or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients to Crust Mixture: Stir in the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract with a fork, keeping the dough crumbly rather than smooth.
  4. Form the Crust Base: Press a little more than half of the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust.
  5. Partially Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, until it just starts to lightly brown and loses its shiny, wet appearance.
  6. Add Cherry Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the partially baked crust and gently spread it to an even layer.
  7. Top with Remaining Crumble: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cherry filling. Press some clumps together to create slightly bigger pieces so some filling peaks through.
  8. Bake the Bars: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Cool the Bars: Transfer the pan to a wire rack and allow the bars to cool completely before glazing.
  10. Make and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more milk if necessary. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set.
  11. Slice and Serve: Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 15 to 18 bars and enjoy.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is only partially baked before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Pressing some of the crumble mixture into larger clumps on top creates an appealing texture contrast.
  • The glaze adds a sweet finishing touch but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Bars must be completely cooled before glazing to prevent melting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cherry-pie-bars-recipe/