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Homemade Cherry Pie Bars

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Delicious cherry pie bars with a buttery crust and a sweet, juicy cherry filling topped with an irresistible crumble.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Add in the softened butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until crumbly.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
  5. Mix together 2 cups of pitted cherries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and optional almond extract in a large bowl.
  6. Combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup melted butter in another bowl until crumbly.
  7. Pour the cherry filling over the baked crust and sprinkle the crumble topping over it.
  8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure the filling sets well.

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Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, bars, sweet, baking

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