Description
Soft and buttery cherry bars with a golden crumb topping, layered with a sweet and tangy cherry pie filling. This easy dessert features a buttery crust and crumbly topping that perfectly complements the luscious cherry center, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust & Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
Filling
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crumb Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly but still holds together when pressed.
- Form Crust: Press half of the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust layer.
- Add Filling: Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly over the crust, making sure to cover the surface completely.
- Top with Crumbs: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly on top of the cherry filling, distributing it so it covers the filling layer thoroughly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set filling.
Notes
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent the cherry filling from oozing out.
- For easier slicing, chill bars in the refrigerator after cooling.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings such as blueberry or apple.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
