Irresistible Ruby Red Cherry Bars: A Sweet Slice of Bliss
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Learn how to make delicious Ruby Red Cherry Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy — about 3 minutes. This step always reminds me of baking cookies with my mom during the holidays, the kitchen filled with the sweet aroma of sugar and butter.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, infusing the batter with a warm, comforting scent.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as my abuela always advised, to keep the bars tender.
Spread about two-thirds of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. This layer serves as the foundation, much like the tortillas we used to roll out on the kitchen table for tacos.
Evenly spoon the cherry pie filling over the batter. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle some chopped pecans for an added crunch.
Dollop the remaining batter over the cherry layer, allowing some of the cherry filling to peek through for a rustic look.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, adding a touch of elegance to your creation.
