Easy Cherry Pie Bars
When I first made these Cherry Pie Bars, I couldn’t believe how easy they were to put together. The buttery, crumbly crust pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart cherry filling. Plus, the simple glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness to make these bars irresistible. I love how versatile this recipe is—you can whip it up for a casual family dessert or dress it up for a special occasion. The best part? You don’t need any fancy ingredients or equipment. Just a few pantry staples, and you’ll have a delicious treat that everyone will rave about!
Cherry pie filling: Delivers a sweet and tart fruit layer. Feel free to substitute with blueberry or apple pie filling if you prefer. Powdered sugar: Same as icing sugar or confectioners’ sugar. Milk: Thins the glaze to the perfect drizzling consistency. You can use water or a milk alternative if needed. Vanilla extract: Adds a hint of vanilla flavor.
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press about two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust. Next, bake the crust for 15 minutes or until it just begins to turn golden. This will give it a nice, firm base for the cherry filling. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the hot crust. Now, crumble the remaining oat mixture over the cherry filling. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly. While the bars cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan, then cut them into squares and drizzle the glaze over the bars.
Storage
To store these Cherry Pie Bars, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate them for up to 1 week. If you’d like to freeze them, place the cut bars in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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