Cherry pie bars sound delicious! I can give you a simple recipe to make them. Here’s a classic version:
Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the crust and topping:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the cherry filling:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined. The dough will be crumbly.
- Assemble the bars:
- Press about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherries to create a streusel-like topping.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Serve:
- Slice into squares and enjoy! Optional: dust with powdered sugar for a prettier presentation.