Cherry Pie Bars (From Scratch)

Name: Cherry Pie Bars (From Scratch)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Crust + Topping:; 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 cup (85g) + 2 Tablespoons (11g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats, divided; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 10 Tablespoons (142g) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Cherry Filling:; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (11g) cornstarch; 3 and 1/2 cups (525g) frozen sour cherries (do not thaw); 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Almond Icing (Optional):; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Prep 30m

Cook 1h

Total 1h 30m

This cherry pie bars recipe is made completely from scratch, with a buttery oat crust and a sweet and tart cherry filling. Topped with a vanilla almond glaze, these bars are a delightful alternative to traditional cherry pie. Full of flavor and easy to make, this dessert is a real crowd-pleaser.

Cherry Pie Bars

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Cherry Pie Bars (From Scratch)

Ingredients

Crust + Topping

Cherry Filling

Almond Icing (optional)

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Cherry Pie Bars (From Scratch)

Ingredients

Crust + Topping

Cherry Filling

Almond Icing (optional)

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts