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Almond Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

Almond Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
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Delight in these Almond Cherry Pie Bars that combine a buttery, crumbly crust with a sweet and tart cherry filling, topped with a crunchy almond crumble. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert or an indulgent snack, these bars are simple to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

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, then spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
  2. Make the dough: In a food processor, combine the cold butter, granulated sugar, salt, and flour. Pulse until the mixture comes together into a dough. Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to mix these ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
  3. Form the crust: Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the crust layer.
  4. Add cherry filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed crust layer to cover it fully.
  5. Prepare almond topping: Mix the sliced almonds into the remaining dough using your fingers until crumbly, then sprinkle this almond crumble evenly over the cherry filling.
  6. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the bars are cooked through and the top is a light golden color.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the foil or parchment. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Using cold butter is essential for a tender, crumbly crust.
  • You can substitute cherry pie filling with homemade cherry preserves or fresh cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch.
  • Ensure the bars cool completely before cutting to maintain clean edges.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the sliced almonds lightly before mixing them into the topping.

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