Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the egg until the dough comes together. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.