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    Home | Dessert Recipes

    Easy Cherry Pie Bars

    Dated: July 18, 2018 Last Modified: January 24, 2022 by Sarah Mock 4 Comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Perfect for summer parties these easy cherry pie bars use cherry pie filling and have a two ingredient glaze. The addition of almonds to the simple crust will give an added crunch. Share this cherry pie squares recipe with your friends.
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    Easy Cherry Pie Bars with a piece cut out with glaze and text in lower left.
    Easy Cherry Pie Bars with a piece cut out with glaze and text in lower left.

    Cherry pie bars use cherry pie filling and have a two-ingredient glaze and are perfect for summer parties. The addition of almonds to the simple crust will give an added crunch. Share this cherry pie squares recipe with your friends.

    Easy Cherry Pie Bars with glaze

    If you have fresh cherries you are going to want to make some more of my easy cherry recipes. 4 ingredients cherry syrup, cherry clafoutis made in a cast iron pan and the easiest cherry jam recipe ever!

    Easy Cherry Pie Bars Ingredients:

    • butter, softened
    • granulated sugar
    • salt
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • cherry pie filling OR a quart of my sour cherry pie filling
    • chopped almonds

    For the full recipe and complete directions scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card! You can also print the recipe!

    Glaze Ingredients:

    • confectioner sugar
    • tablespoons milk
    Easy Cherry Pie Bars ready for the oven

    Cherry Pie Bars Instructions

    1. Preheat oven .
    2. Use a 9x11 pan with a removable bottom.
    3. Cream together butter and sugar.
    4. Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
    5. Add flour, baking powder, chopped almonds and mix until just combined.
    6. Reserve ½ cup of dough for topping.
    7. Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
    8. Top with cherry pie filling.
    9. Drop remaining batter (½ cup) in small pieces over the cherry filling.
    10. Bake until golden brown.
    11. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
    12. While cooling prepare the glaze.
    13. Whisk together confectioner sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars.
    14. Cut into squares and serve.
    Easy Cherry Pie Bars fresh out of the oven

    How to store cherry pie bars

    If you happen to have leftovers of your cherry pie bars, store them in a closed container in the refrigerator. I like to use a layer of waxed paper or plastic wrap if you have to make layers of cherry pie squares.

    Easy Cherry Pie Bars with glaze and a piece cut away

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    Easy Cherry Pie Bars with a piece cut out with glaze and text in lower left.

    Easy Cherry Pie Bars

    Sarah Mock
    Perfect for summer parties these easy cherry pie bars use cherry pie filling and have a two ingredient glaze. The addition of almonds to the simple crust will give an added crunch. Share this cherry pie squares recipe with your friends.
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    Note From Sarah

    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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    Course Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 287 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 can 21 oz. cherry pie filling OR a quart of my sour cherry pie filling
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped almonds

    Glaze Ingredients:

    • ½ cup confectioner sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoons milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Use a 9x11 pan with a removable bottom.
    • Cream together butter and sugar, 1-2 minutes.
    • Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
    • Add flour, baking powder, chopped almonds and mix until just combined.
    • Reserve ½ cup of dough for topping.
    • Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
    • Top with cherry pie filling.
    • Drop remaining batter (½ cup) in small pieces over the cherry filling.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and cool completely.
    • While cooling prepare the glaze.
    • Whisk together confectioner sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars.
    • Cut into squares and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    published July 18, 2018

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    About Sarah Mock

    Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 13 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

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    1. Sarah

      July 18, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      Yes! We made something similar too. I have my apple dump cake on this site. https://www.savoringthegood.com/4-ingredient-apple-dump-cake-recipe/

    2. Sarah

      July 18, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      I am so glad to hear this Jillian! I love sharing easy, heavenly recipes.

    3. Taryn

      July 18, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love this easy cherry pie bars recipe! It reminds me of the cherry dump cake my mom made when I was a kid.

    4. Jillian

      July 18, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, these were heaven and SO easy to make!

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