How to Make the Most Delicious Cherry Pie Bars – Sweet, Tart, and Totally Irresistible
If you love cherry pie but dread the fuss of rolling dough, crimping crusts, and waiting forever for it to cool… you're going to fall in love with cherry pie bars.
These bars offer everything you adore about traditional cherry pie — a gooey fruit filling, buttery crust, and sweet-tart flavor — all baked into an easy-to-slice, easy-to-share tray.
No pie tins.
No rolling pins.
No perfection required.
Just simple layering, a burst of bright cherry flavor, and a dessert that disappears fast.
Why Cherry Pie Bars Might Be Even Better Than Pie
Classic pies are wonderful, but they can be time-consuming, fragile, and difficult to serve cleanly. Cherry pie bars solve all of that:
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They're simpler to make.
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They slice neatly.
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They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an indulgent midnight snack.
And best of all?
They taste like summer in every bite.
Ingredients (Makes 12–16 Bars)
For the Crust and Crumble Topping:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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½ cup sugar
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A pinch of salt
This creates a rich, buttery shortbread-style base and a crisp topping.
For the Cherry Filling:
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4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
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1¼ cups sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Fresh cherries are ideal when in season, but quality frozen cherries work beautifully year-round.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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