Description
A nostalgic dessert with a buttery crust and sweet, tart cherry filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries (or frozen, well-drained)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Blend in the eggs and almond extract.
- Gradually add flour and stir until a dough forms.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix the pitted cherries with sugar and lemon juice, then pour this mixture over the crust layer.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cherry filling. Allow bars to cool for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cherry bars, summer dessert, family recipe, nostalgic dessert