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Cherry Pie Bars

Irresistible Cherry Pie Bars: Your New Favorite Sweet Treat

Delight in these Cherry Pie Bars, a perfect blend of buttery crust and luscious cherry filling, evoking sweet summer memories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and chopped or canned cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix until resembling coarse crumbs and press into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Prepare the cherry filling by cooking fresh cherries in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until thickened (5-7 minutes).
  5. Pour the cherry filling evenly over the baked crust.
  6. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cherries are pitted for even distribution. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week.

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