Delicious Cherry Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of cherry pie bars, where a buttery crumb crust meets juicy, sweet-tart cherries. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert at home, these bars bring back cherished memories with every bite. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat; this easy recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar (reserve some), baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in one beaten egg until combined. Reserve about one cup of dough for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the greased pan evenly. Pour cherry mixture over the crust and crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg