CHERRY BARS

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

1. Spread the cooked cherry filling evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan.
2. Crumble the reserved dough mixture evenly over the cherry filling as a topping.
3. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping turns lightly golden brown.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Once baked, remove the cherry bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
2. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang (if using) to lift the cherry bars from the pan. Transfer them to a cutting board and cut into squares or bars.
3. Serve the cherry bars at room temperature and enjoy!

These cherry bars are delightful and perfect for any occasion. They’re a lovely balance of sweet, buttery crust, and tart cherry filling. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the filling according to your taste preferences, and you can even add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!