Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry CVanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)b Bars, a perfect dessert for any gathering or cozy night at home. These easy-to-make bars feature a buttery shortbread crust layered with a luscious cherry filling, making them an irresistible treat for fruit lovers. The simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and equipment, so you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, bringing treats to a party, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these Cherry CVanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)b Bars are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust based on cherry type)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (24 grams)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare pitted and halved cherries; combine with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir melted butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the lined pan and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Layer the cherry filling over the baked base and crumble remaining shortbread on top.
- Bake for another 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg