CHERRY BARS RECIPE

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This is a quick and tasty recipe for cherry bars. These bars have a delicious cherry flavor and are smooth and sweet. Ideal for a last-minute treat or dessert!

Components:

Regarding the crust:

One box of yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
One egg

Regarding the filling:

One can, or roughly 21 ounces filling for cherry pie
1/4 cup of sugar
One tablespoon of cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon of optional almond extract (for added flavor)

Regarding the garnish:

1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
One cup of all-purpose flour
Half a cup of sugar
One-fourth teaspoon of salt

Directions:

Warm up the oven:

Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it.

Get the crust ready:

Put the egg, melted butter, and cake mix in a big basin. Mix thoroughly.
To create the crust, uniformly press the ingredients into the bottom of the baking dish that has been prepared.

Prepare the cherry filling:

Put the sugar, cornstarch, cherry pie filling, and almond extract (if using) in a medium pot. Mix to blend.
Stirring often, cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Take off the heat once it has thickened.

Put the cherry bars together:

Evenly cover the crust layer with the cherry filling.
To make the topping, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter in a small bowl.
Mix until a crumbly consistency is achieved.
Over the cherry filling, evenly distribute the crushed topping.

Bake:

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the mixture is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

After cooling, serve:

Cut the cherry bars into squares after they have cooled completely. The filling can correctly set as a result.
Make a delicious dessert for every occasion!

Advice:

Variations: For a different taste, you can use various fruit pie fillings, including strawberry, apple, or blueberry, for the cherry pie filling.
Top Picks: Before serving, you can add a little powdered sugar on top for texture, or you can pour a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk over it.
Storage: Keep any remaining cherry bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or at room temperature for up to three to four days in an airtight container.

These easy-to-make Cherry Bars have a delicious blend of crumbly topping, sweet cherry filling, and buttery crust. Have fun!