Easy Cherry Pie Bars: The Perfect Dessert for Family Gatherings
Easy Cherry Pie Bars are a delicious and simple dessert perfect for family gatherings. These bars are filled with sweet cherry filling and a buttery crust, making them a hit with both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, salt, and baking powder until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining crumb mixture with vanilla and lemon juice, then sprinkle it over the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger cherry flavor, consider adding some almond extract.
- These bars can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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