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~ cherry pie crumb bars ~ so good!

★★★★★ 1
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a recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I used my favorite pie crust for the base of these delicious bars and a simple crumb topping. Added some almond extract to the cherries and they turned out perfect. My daughter agrees. She's my cherry girl. Going to take the rest to work to keep from tempting myself. Yum!

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★★★★★ 1
serves Depends on serving size - at least 15
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ cherry pie crumb bars ~ so good!

  • I MADE A FULL RECIPE OF MY PIE DOUGH AND ONLY USED ONE HALF FOR THE CRUST. I'M SAVING THE OTHER FOR A ONE CRUST PIE. YOU CAN HALVE THE RECIPE FOR THESE BARS. I JUST FIND IT EASIER TO MAKE THE DOUBLE CRUST AS IT SAVES WELL REFRIGERATED UNTIL USING
  • CRUST
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    cold shortening
  • 12 Tbsp
    cold,butter - cut into pats
  • Ice
    water - about 1/3 cup or until crust form together
  • FILLING
  • 1 - 21 oz
    cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • CRUMB TOPPING
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    cold butter
  • 3/4 c
    packed, brown sugar
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make ~ cherry pie crumb bars ~ so good!

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a food processor, add flour, salt, sugar and pulse. Next add shortening and pulse 4 - 5 times. Next add the butter and pulse about 10 times or until mix looks crumbly. Pour in ice water a little at a time until dough pulls away from bowl and pulls together. Check and see of it's too dry, it should be somewhat damp, but not sticky. This can be done in a bowl too, by mixing flour, sugar and salt, then cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. Next cut in butter until crumbly. Add the water until can be held together - anywhere between 1/4 - 1/3 cup. Divide dough. On a well floured surface - roll out a rectangle to fit a 9 x 13 baking dish. If you have problems rolling dough you could pat this into dish. It's easier to roll though.
  • 2
    Leave somewhat of an edge on the crust in the dish. Bake crust 10 - 12 minutes or until dry to the touch and puffing some. Cool.
  • 3
    Mix cherries with extract and spread over cooled crust.
  • 4
    In another bowl or food processor, mix flour, cinnamon and sugar. Add butter and pulse until crumbly or use a pastry cutter and work butter in until crumbly.
  • 5
    Sprinkle evenly over cherry filling and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden and can hear cherries bubbling.
  • 6
    Cool and cut into bars or can also serve warm with ice cream.
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