Description
Delightful Cherry Pie Bars, combining the nostalgic flavors of cherry pie in a convenient bar form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 and 1/2 cups frozen sour cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup confectioners sugar (optional for icing)
- 2 Tablespoons milk (optional for icing)
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Pour in melted butter and vanilla; mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat until cherries release juices. Mix some juice with cornstarch, stir back into filling, and bring to a boil until thickened. Add almond extract.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust. Add remaining oats to the crumble and sprinkle over topping. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing. Optional: whisk icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled bars.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg