Description
Cherry pie bars are the ultimate nostalgic treat, combining sweet and tart cherries with a buttery, crumbly crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these bars deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to make and delightful to share, they evoke memories of sun-soaked summers with each delicious slice. Serve them warm or topped with ice cream for an indulgent twist that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Reserve one cup of the mixture; press the rest into the bottom of the dish.
- Combine cherries, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt in another bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour cherry filling over the crust and sprinkle reserved mixture on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg