Cherry Bars Recipe
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Cherry Bars Recipe
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Cherry Bars are made with fresh, sweet cherries and a delicious buttery crust! Topped with a drizzle of vanilla glaze and crunchy slivered almonds.
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Ingredients
Cherry Bars Crust:
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
Fresh Cherry Filling:
- 6 cups pitted cherries
- 1 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 15x10 sheet pan with baking spray and set aside.
Crust:
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the flour until combined and a dough forms.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan. Set aside.
Fresh Cherry Filling:
- Add the pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Mix cornstarch with water into a small bowl until completely dissolved. Then add it to the cherry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and has the consistency of jam.
- Spread the cherry filling on top of the dough evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool completely in the pan before glazing.
Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and almond extract and enough milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Drizzle over top of fully cooled bars. Sprinkle slivered almond on top.
- Let the glaze settle for 30 minutes before cutting the bars and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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