Cherry pie bars

Oh, cherry pie bars are a total win—they’re like portable cherry pies! 🍒🥧 Here’s a simple, delicious recipe you can make:

Cherry Pie Bars Recipe 🍒

Ingredients

For the crust & topping:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes

For the filling:

• 1 can (about 21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, if you want thicker filling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. Make the Crust
   • In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
   • Cut in the cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
   • Press 2/3 of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Add Cherry Filling
   • If you like a thicker filling, mix the cherry pie filling with cornstarch first.
   • Spread the cherry filling evenly over the crust.
4. Add Topping
   • Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the crust mixture over the cherries.
5. Bake
   • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
6. Cool & Serve
   • Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
   • Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.

💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cherry filling.
• You can swap cherries for blueberries, apple, or peach for variation.

If you want, I can also give you a “cheat version” that’s ready in 20 minutes with no rolling or mixing fuss—perfect for last-minute treats.

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