Gluten Free Maraschino Cherry Bars Recipe

Name: Gluten Free Maraschino Cherry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 cup almond meal; 1/3 cup sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; Filling; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons rice flour; 1 tablespoon tapioca starch; 1 tablespoon potato starch; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice); 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional); Frosting; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups icing sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 -4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice; 4 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
Filling
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Frosting
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
4 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Line a 9X13 pan with tinfoil.
3
In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly and well combined and press into bottom of ungreased foil lined pan.
4
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
5
In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
6
Pour over crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
7
Combine all frosting ingredients except coconut. Beat until fluffy and spread over cooled bars.
8
Sprinkle with coconut and cut into bars.

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 cup almond meal, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Gluten Free Maraschino Cherry 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.

Gluten Free Maraschino Cherry Bars

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