Walnut and cherry bars

40 min
medium
8 ingredients

Walnut and cherry bars

Cherry and pecan bars are a delicious dessert that has gained popularity in various regions of Latin America, although its origin is strongly linked to traditional American baking, specifically to "bars" or dessert bars typical of home cooking in the United States. In different Latin American countries, this type of preparation may be known simply as "cherry and nut bars" or "dried fruit and nut bars," adapting to locally available ingredients and the preferences of each region.

The design of this recipe is based on combining a crispy base with a sweet and fruity topping, which this time includes cherries and pecans, ingredients highly valued for their flavor and texture. Although there is no single universal name, the concept of "bars" or "baked bars" is common in many cultures, where fruits and nuts are used as fillings to create powerful and flavorful desserts.

How to make cherry and pecan bars

To begin, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda, and butter.

Mix at low speed until the mixture is crumbly and has a uniform texture.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture to use as a topping.

With the rest of the mixture, press it firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan to form a uniform base.

Bake the base at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Then, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the baked base.

Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows and the remaining crumb mixture on top, making sure to distribute them well.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and bubbly.

Finally, let it cool completely before cutting into bars to serve.

Walnut and cherry bars

Ingredients (8)

  • Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Cherry Pie Filling
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Mini Marshmallows

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda, and butter
  2. 2 Mix at low speed until crumbly
  3. 3 Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for the topping
  4. 4 Press the remainder into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  5. 5 Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes
  6. 6 Spread the pie filling evenly over the base
  7. 7 Sprinkle marshmallows and the remaining crumbs on top
  8. 8 Return to the oven for 25 to 35 more minutes, or until the topping is golden brown
  9. 9 Cut into bars when cool

Nutritional Information

Calories: 124 kcal
Protein: 2%
Carbohydrates: 5%
Fat: 9%
Sugar: 27%
Sodium: 2%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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