With a candy almond glaze and never one, however two gentle, buttery layers of shortbread wrapped round a candy interior stripe of cherry pie filling, these Cherry Bars are the right technique to have a good time the bounty of cherry season.
I’ve been holding out on you.
Bear in mind after I advised you all of the other ways you should use this simple Cherry Pie Filling? I omitted the very best considered one of all: cherry bars.
Are you able to blame me for wanting to maintain these simple cherry bars to myself?
Simply look at that drippy glaze (just like the one used on these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars), crunchy almonds, and juicy selfmade cherry pie filling!
- The bottom and topping of those cherry bars come collectively in a single bowl and are a cross between a buttery shortbread cookie, a fluffy, moist Buttermilk Cake, and oatmeal crumble.
- The interior layer of those cherry bars is my homemade cherry pie filling. It’s naturally sweetened, so these are about as near wholesome cherry bars as doable.
- A candy almond glaze provides the right quantity of sweetness to counter the tartness of the cherries.
Sturdy sufficient to choose up along with your fingers (like Blueberry Oatmeal Bars), however mild and moist sufficient to soften proper in your tongue, this cherry squares recipe is a cherry shortcake in a extra moveable kind.
The best way to Make the BEST Cherry Bars
Made with selfmade or store-bought cherry pie filling and topped with probably the most tender, flaky crust and topping, you might wish to go forward and make a double batch. These simple cherry bars won’t final lengthy!
The Components
- Cherry Pie Filling. I like to make use of my favourite selfmade Cherry Pie Filling for this recipe, however you should use any recipe or store-bought selection you take pleasure in. You’ll want a complete of about 2 cups (which, conveniently, is what one batch of my recipe yields).
Tip!
Ensure that to chill your filling utterly earlier than including it to the bars.
- Sugar. Completely sweetens the crust and topping, and helps it flip golden within the oven.
- Flour. Complete wheat pastry flour is my secret to creating these wholesome cherry bars—or healthy-ish no less than.
- Butter. Provides richness and tenderness to the shortbread-like crust and topping.
- Eggs. Soften the crust and provides it construction and stability.
- Vanilla. For an additional layer of taste that enhances and enhances the cherries.
- Almonds. Present a bit of crunch and contrasting texture. (I additionally love including almonds to this Easy Strawberry Cake.)
- Glaze. A easy mix of milk, powdered sugar, and almond extract is the right candy end to those cherry bars.
The Instructions
- Beat collectively the butter and sugar till mild and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir within the baking powder and salt, then slowly add the flour. Don’t overmix!
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the dough for the topping, then unfold the remaining dough into the underside of a parchment-lined and greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
TIP!
The underside layer will appear skinny, however it is going to rise and thicken because it bakes. No worries!
- Combine sliced almonds into the reserved dough. Put aside.
- Unfold an excellent layer of pie filling over the dough. Then drop spoonfuls of the reserved dough excessive.
- Bake cherry bars at 350 levels F for 50 to 55 minutes, till calmly golden and set. Let cool. Make the glaze, drizzle over the bars, slice, and serve. ENJOY!
Storage Ideas
- To Retailer. Retailer leftover cherry bars within the fridge for as much as 4 days.
- To Freeze. Wrap individually in plastic and freeze for as much as 2 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge.
- To Reheat. You may take pleasure in these cherry bars straight from the fridge. Nevertheless, they’re additionally tasty warmed within the microwave for 10-15 seconds too.
What to Serve with Cherry Bars
Frozen Desserts
Oat Milk Ice Cream
Frozen Desserts
Banana Ice Cream
Frozen Desserts
Avocado Ice Cream
Really helpful Instruments to Make this Recipe
- Cherry Pitter. A life-changing kitchen device everybody ought to personal.
- 8-Inch Baking Pan. For a few years, this one has been my go-to for making bar recipes of all types.
- Off-Set Spatula. The BEST for spreading batter evenly, particularly layered desserts like this one.
The Greatest Sq. Baking Pan
This baking pan constituted of aluminized metal conducts warmth very evenly and is straightforward to wash.
Hurry and make these bars whereas contemporary cherry season lasts!
Regularly Requested Questions
No. Sadly, I can’t advocate making this recipe with dried cherries because the moisture of the cherry pie filling is important for these bars to end up accurately.
I’ve not tried making this recipe with contemporary cherries somewhat than cherry pie filling earlier than, so it will be an experiment. I’d counsel chopping the cherries and utilizing them on this Blueberry Oatmeal Bars recipe.
I’ve not tried making gluten free cherry bars earlier than. I believe you may attempt to swap the entire wheat pastry flour for a 1-to-1 gluten free combine, as I’ve had good luck with it in different baking recipes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Evenly grease an 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper (so that you’ve got some overhanging two sides), then calmly grease once more. Put aside.
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Within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a big mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar at medium pace till mild and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Add the eggs one by one, beating between every addition, then beat within the vanilla extract.
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Sprinkle the baking powder and salt excessive, then combine to mix. Cut back the mixer pace to low and, with the mixer operating, slowly add within the flour, mixing simply till it disappears. Cease to scrape down the bowl as wanted to ensure the components are evenly blended. The dough shall be very moist and sticky.
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Reserve 1/2 cup of the dough for the topping, then scrape the remaining dough into the underside of the ready dish. With a knife, the again of a spoon, or an offset spatula, unfold the dough into an excellent layer, smoothing all of it the way in which into the corners. The layer will appear skinny, however it is going to rise and thicken because it bakes.
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Combine the sliced almonds into the reserved dough, and blend to mix. Put aside.
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Spoon ready pie filling (be certain that it is cool) excessive of the underside layer. Unfold it into an excellent layer, then drop small spoonfuls of the reserved dough with almonds excessive of the bars. A few of the cherry pie fillingwill present by means of.
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Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, till calmly golden on high and set. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool utterly. To take away the bars from the pan, use a uninteresting knife to loosen the perimeters, then gently raise them out utilizing the overhanging parchment paper.
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To make the glaze, whisk collectively the powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk till clean. Drizzle over the bars, slice, and serve.
- TO STORE: Retailer leftover cherry bars within the fridge for as much as 4 days.
- TO FREEZE: Wrap individually in plastic and freeze for as much as 2 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge.
- TO REHEAT: You may take pleasure in these cherry bars straight from the fridge. Nevertheless, they’re additionally tasty warmed within the microwave for 10-15 seconds too.
Serving: 1barEnergy: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFats: 8gSaturated Fats: 4gPolyunsaturated Fats: 1gMonounsaturated Fats: 2gTrans Fats: 0.2gLdl cholesterol: 36mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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