Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for cherry bars:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cherry filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a crumbly texture.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbly.
- Allow the cherry bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.
- Optionally, you can dust the cooled cherry bars with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Enjoy your homemade cherry bars! They make a delicious treat for any occasion.
