Description
Indulge in these irresistible Cherry Pie Bars, featuring a buttery crust, sweet and tart cherry filling, and a delicious glaze. Perfect for any dessert lover, these bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping:
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cherry Filling:
4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to lift the finished bars out.
- Make the Crust and Topping: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the flour and salt, and mix until a thick dough forms. Set aside 1 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Stir until the cherries are evenly coated.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the cherry filling evenly over the crust. Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the cherry layer.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbling. If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the bars before cutting into squares.
Notes
Customization: Feel free to use different fruits like blueberries or raspberries for the filling.
Glaze Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker one.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 320 kcal
