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Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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These Cherry Pie Bars combine a wholesome whole-wheat crust with a sweet and tangy cherry filling, topped with a crumbly dough for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust & Topping

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp cold salted vegan butter, cubed
  • 7–8 tbsp ice water

Cherry Filling

  • 3 cups pitted, halved cherries
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp filtered water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping Finish

  • Unsweetened soy milk
  • Turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Topping Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Topping In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar.
  3. Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Topping Add the cold vegan butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Topping Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  5. Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Topping Divide the dough in half. Press one half evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Reserve the other half for the topping.
  6. Step 2: Make the Cherry Filling In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted, halved cherries, maple syrup, and filtered water.
  7. Step 2: Make the Cherry Filling Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries release their juices and the mixture begins to simmer.
  8. Step 2: Make the Cherry Filling In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a bit of cold water to form a slurry. Add this to the cherry mixture along with the vanilla extract.
  9. Step 2: Make the Cherry Filling Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  10. Step 3: Assemble the Bars Pour the cherry filling evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
  11. Step 3: Assemble the Bars Crumble the reserved dough over the cherry filling to create a topping.
  12. Step 3: Assemble the Bars If desired, brush the top with unsweetened soy milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar for added texture and sweetness.
  13. Step 4: Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  14. Step 4: Bake Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Use cold salted vegan butter cubed to help achieve a crumbly texture in the crust and topping.
  • Letting the bars cool completely before cutting helps them set and makes slicing easier.
  • Brushing the topping with soy milk and sprinkling turbinado sugar adds a nice texture and sweetness.

Keywords: cherry pie bars, vegan cherry dessert, fruit bars, whole-wheat crust dessert, homemade cherry bars

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