Absolutely! Cherry Pie Bars 🍒 are a fun, portable twist on classic cherry pie—sweet, fruity, and with a crumbly topping. Here’s a solid recipe:
Cherry Pie Bars
Ingredients (makes ~16 bars)
For the Crust & Topping
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cherry Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ tsp almond extract for extra cherry flavor
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
2. Make the cherry filling
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbling.
- Stir in vanilla and almond extract (if using). Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble the bars
- Spread cherry filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
4. Cool & serve
- Let bars cool completely in the pan (at least 1 hour) before slicing.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar.
Tips
- Frozen cherries work well—thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- Add 2–3 tbsp chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- For cleaner slices, chill slightly before cutting.
I can also give a quicker version using store-bought cherry pie filling that’s even faster but still delicious.
Do you want me to give that version?
