Craving a sweet, fruity dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy?
These cherry pie bars are the perfect solution!
With a buttery, golden crust, a juicy cherry filling, and a crumble topping, they combine all the best flavors of a cherry pie without the fuss of a traditional pie crust.
Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or just treating yourself to something sweet, these bars are sure to hit the spot.
INGREDIENTS
1 c. butter softened
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
3 c. flour
1 tsp salt
2 cans 21 ounce cherry pie filling
Glaze
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 Tbsp milk
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy in a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Add salt and mix until combined. Gradually add flour while mixing.
Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling.
Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 45-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely in pan.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.
NOTES
What is a jelly roll pan?
A jelly roll pan is a large, shallow baking pan that is perfect for making slab pies, bars, and jelly rolls. The size I use is 15×10″. I use it to make many of my dessert bars!
What other kind of pie filling can I use?
Apple, blueberry, peach, and strawberry pie filling will work, too!
How long do the pie bars keep?
Any leftover bars should be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for up to five days.
I don’t like almond flavor – can I use something else?
Just omit it and increase the amount of vanilla extract instead.
