Cherry Melt-Away Bars

I am always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. I don’t think this quest will ever end. 🙂 There are just so many great recipes and too little time to try them all. However, I will keep trying and will create as many as I can.

I also am always trying new things for my coffee cart. This time I added some cherry melt-away bars. They were a big hit yet again. They were filled with delicious cherries and cherry pie filling, then baked to perfection. I got the recipe from my Amish cookbook once again. The Amish really know how to bake.

These delicious bars had a slightly crunchy bottom and a soft cherry filling. And yes, they really did just melt-away in my mouth. YUMMY!!!!

Cherry Melt-Away Bars

2 cups flour

2 eggs separarted

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 cut melted butter

2 cans cherry pie filling

1/8 tsp/dash cream of tartar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cherry extract, optional

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat the oven to 350* F or 190* C.

Spray cooking oil or rub softened butter into a 9×13 baking pan.

Combine the flour, egg yolks, 1 cup of sugar and the melted butter and mix together well. Press into the prepared baking pan.

Mix the egg whites and the cream of tartar together until they form stiff peaks. Add the remaining sugar and vanilla and cherry extract, if using.

I had a few extra cherries that I added to the cherry pie filling as well, making it even more cherrilicious. Then I folded the egg white mixture into the cherry pie filling and poured it all over the crust.

Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top of the mixture and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the center is completely set.

Let cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing. If you like, you can add a dollop of whipped cream to the slices as well.

Share with family and friends and enjoy! 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Tiul next time.