Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Sweet and Simple Homemade Delight
These Easy Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful dessert with a flaky crust and a sweet cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup almond extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the softened butter and almond extract, mixing until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining mixture on top of the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger cherry flavor, add fresh cherries along with the pie filling.
- Serve with whipped cream for additional sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Cherry Pie Bars, Cherry dessert, Homemade bars