Cherry Berry Bars Recipe

Name: Cherry Berry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 lemon, zested; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 cup assorted frozen cherries, thawed, drained well, pitted and chopped; 1/4 cup mixed berry preserves; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup assorted frozen cherries, thawed, drained well, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup mixed berry preserves
Powdered sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In large bowl with an electric mixer, mix butter until fluffy.
3
Add half the flour, then add in order: brown sugar, lemon zest, juice and egg.
4
To remaining flour add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves.
5
Combine both mixtures until just incorporated.
6
Fold in cherries and pour into an ungreased 8 by 8-inch baking pan.
7
Using a spoon, equally dollop preserves on top of batter and using a toothpick or skewer, drag the tip through the preserves to create a swirl pattern on top.
8
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cake will be moist to the touch.
9
Once cooled, cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1 lemon, zested, and more.

Yes, Cherry Berry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Berry Bars

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