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Almond Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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These Almond Cherry Pie Bars combine a buttery, crumbly crust with a sweet and tangy cherry pie filling, topped with crunchy sliced almonds for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for dessert or a special treat, these bars are easy to prepare and bake in a single pan, making them a convenient and delicious option for cherry lovers.

Ingredients

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Crust and Topping

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold
  • ½ cup (110g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups (255g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Filling

  • 1 20-ounce can cherry pie filling (or homemade equivalent)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Make the Dough: Combine the cold butter, granulated sugar, salt, and flour in a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it just comes together into a dough. Alternatively, you can mix these ingredients in a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until crumbly and combined.
  3. Press the Crust: Take about two-thirds of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust layer. Use your hands or the bottom of a glass to smooth it out evenly.
  4. Add Cherry Filling: Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed crust layer, ensuring a consistent fruit layer.
  5. Prepare Topping: Mix the sliced almonds into the remaining one-third of dough using your fingers, breaking it up until crumbly.
  6. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the almond-dough mixture evenly over the cherry filling layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the bars are cooked through and the topping turns a light golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the foil or parchment edges. Cut into squares and serve as a delicious dessert or snack.

Notes

  • Using cold butter helps achieve a crumbly, tender crust texture.
  • For a homemade cherry filling, you can cook fresh or frozen cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened.
  • Ensure the bars cool fully before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the sliced almonds and sprinkle extra crumb topping instead.

Keywords: almond cherry pie bars, cherry dessert bars, easy cherry bars, bake at home cherry bars, almond crumble bars

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