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Classic Cherry Pie Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Lattice Crumble Bars

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These classic cherry pie bars feature a buttery, crumbly lattice topping with a tart cherry filling, offering a nostalgic yet easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 oz (680 grams) cherry pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumble evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a firm, even layer.
  4. Bake the crust alone for about 15 minutes until it starts to turn golden around the edges.
  5. While the crust bakes, prepare the cherry filling by mixing cherry pie filling, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using) in a medium bowl until well combined.
  6. Remove crust from oven and spread the cherry filling evenly over the warm crust layer.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture unevenly over the cherry filling to create a rustic lattice effect.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly.
  10. Slice into bars using a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts. Serve as is or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter to ensure a crumbly, tender crust. Prebake the crust to prevent sogginess. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Bars can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for 3 months.

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