Description
Born on a sunny picnic blanket and loved ever since, these Cherry Pie Bars bring all the flavor of homemade cherry pie—ruby fruit, buttery crumb, and nostalgic sweetness—without the rolling, crimping, or soggy-bottom stress. They’re simple to bake, easy to slice, and a guaranteed hit from potlucks to porch snacks. Grab your apron and let’s turn cherries into pure delight!
Ingredients
For the Bars:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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1 tsp salt
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4 large eggs (room temp)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp almond extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract
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2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cream butter & sugar until fluffy (3–5 mins). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
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Mix in flour gradually just until combined. Don’t overmix!
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Spread ⅔ of dough into pan evenly. Layer cherry filling on top.
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Dot remaining dough over filling by spoonfuls—let some cherry peek through!
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Bake 35–40 mins until golden and set. Cool completely.
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Whisk glaze until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars. Let set before slicing.
Notes
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Use a spoon’s back to press filling gently into base.
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Want deeper flavor? Sub half the sugar with light brown sugar.
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Bars taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 small bars or 12 large
- Calories: 280 per bar
- Sugar: 27g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g