Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry pie bars are a delightful fusion of classic cherry pie and portable dessert bars. With a buttery, crumbly crust encasing a gooey, sweet cherry filling, these treats evoke the nostalgia of home-baked goodness while being easy to enjoy on the go. Perfect for picnics, parties, or simply indulging at home, these bars will bring smiles to everyone around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Incorporate cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir rolled oats into half of the crust mixture for the topping.
- Combine pitted cherries with sugar and vanilla; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Press half of the crust mixture into the baking dish, layer with cherry filling, then sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg