Our Cherry Pie Filling Bars Recipe uses pie filling, which is super easy and makes a great quick dessert for company or just because!
(You could also make blueberry pie bars just as easily!)
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Why You'll Love Our Recipe
These cherry pie bars look impressive, but they couldn't be easier to make. You know I love a good, simple dessert.
As a bonus, all these ingredients should be available at your local grocery store.
With Memorial Day coming up, I've been looking for a dessert that would be as American as apple pie, but I wanted to shake things up a bit. This year, I'll be serving these simple Cherry Pie Bars instead.
Did I mention these easy cherry bars feed a crowd? Each batch makes between 18 and 24 bars. Even if you can't have a large celebration this year, they would make a great neighbor gift or front porch surprise for the family. Cherry lovers will love these dessert bars!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients for these easy cherry pie bars.
- Unsalted butter
- White granulated sugar
- Large Eggs
- Pure vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Canned cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
- Milk or cream
This is a brief overview of our cherry pie bars recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredient amounts, please scroll down to the teal box below.
Storage
Leftover cherry pie bars should be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. These are some of my favorite airtight containers.
You can freeze these bars later by wrapping them in wax paper or aluminum foil and sliding them into a freezer bag. Label and store in the freezer for 2 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Ang's Tips
- If you want the glaze to be bright white, use clear vanilla extract. Regular vanilla extract will give your glaze a slight tan pigment.
- Room-temperature eggs will be incorporated into the batter more easily. Take them out about 30 minutes before you want to use them, along with the butter.
Variations
These bars can be made with any fruit pie filling. Next time you make them, swap out the cherry for blueberry, strawberry, peach, or apple.
For a lemon glaze, omit the vanilla extract and milk and replace it with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice. You can do the same thing with a little almond extract for an almond glaze. (The flavor of almonds with sweet cherries is so good!)
Serving Suggestions
I like cherry pie filling bars as is with the glaze, but you can also serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They would be delicious with almond whipped cream, too.
Similar Recipes
One of my most favorite treats to make for gatherings is this Magic Bars Recipe with Shortbread Crust. You have to give it a try! Here are a few other recipes you might enjoy:
- raspberry jam oat bars
- strawberry cheesecake bars
- chocolate chip cookie dough bars
- oatmeal fig bars
- apple pie bars
And if you love cherries, be sure to try our
If you love cherries, try out our cherry fluff, cherry cobbler, black forest ice cream, or cherry BBQ sauce!
Not ready to make these yummy bars yet?
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Cherry Pie Filling Bars
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Ingredients
Cookies Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans 21 oz cherry pie filling
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 13x9 or similar baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups white granulated sugar
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.4 eggs
- Stir in vanilla.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add to creamed mixture.
- Evenly spread about 3 cups of dough into baking pan.
- Spread pie filling over batter evenly.2 cans
- Drop remaining batter by teaspoon over the top.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on rack.
- Combine ingredients for Glaze - NOTE: if you add the vanilla the glaze is a bit darker, if you want the glaze to be bright white, use clear vanilla extract.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle over bars.
- Cut and serve.
Equipment
- 15x10 or 9x12 baking pan
- Small Mixing Bowl
K says
Ohhh man! These were so good, we made them right away! Thank you for sharing!!!