Description
Cherry Pie Bars. From Alissa.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 cups (240g) flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (300g) drained tart cherries
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar for the filling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan.
- Beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and salt into a soft dough. Press two-thirds into the pan.
- Cook cherries, the remaining sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thick. Cool 10 minutes.
- Spread the filling on the crust. Crumble the rest of the dough on top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is pale gold.
Notes
Canned tart cherries in water, drained, beat cherry pie filling from a can. Pie filling is already gelled and too sweet here.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American