Here’s a simple, indulgent recipe for Cherry Pie Bars — all the flavor of a classic cherry pie in easy-to-cut bars. 🍒
🍒 Cherry Pie Bars
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~16 bars)
Crust & Topping
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cherry Filling
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2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
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½ cup sugar
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2 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp lemon juice
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½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make Crust
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In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
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Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
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Press ½ of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
3️⃣ Prepare Cherry Filling
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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Cook 3–5 minutes until thickened.
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Let cool slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Spread cherry filling evenly over the baked crust.
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Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 25–30 minutes until topping is golden brown.
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Cool completely before cutting into bars.
6️⃣ Optional
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Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate for extra flair.
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Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
🔥 Tips
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Use frozen cherries in winter — no need to thaw completely.
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For softer topping, add 1–2 tbsp butter to the second half of the crumble.
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Bars store well in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 1-bowl version that uses cherry pie filling from a can and takes under 30 minutes to prep.