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Cherry Pie Bars

Delicious cherry pie bars with a buttery crust and sweet cherry filling, perfect for dessert or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  2. Pour the cherry mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the bars
  1. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the filling is bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cherry pie bars can be served warm or chilled. They pair well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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