Homemade sweet and sour cherry bars that tastes just like full sugar pie, baked in a crispy, flaky pie crust to be enjoyed year round. Serve it up warm with a dollop of whipped cream or in the summer, serve it cold with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. HANDHELD PIE-a healthier option to fried cherry pies. These sugar free cherry pie bars are a cherry pie, baked in a square pan, and cut into squares. A lot better then store-bought cherry pie and this easy recipe makes it great for parties! No plates needed…just napkins.

How to Make Sugar Free Cherry Pie Squares

EASY CHERRY PIE BARS INGREDIENT LIST-full recipe below in recipe card

SUGAR FREE CHERRY PIE FILLING

• 6 cups frozen mixed cherries or fresh cherries
• 1 cup swerve
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch

PIE CRUST INGREDIENT LIST

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 9 to 10 tablespoons cold water

CHERRY PIE TOPPING INGREDIENT LIST

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• ground cinnamon

SUGAR FREE CHERRY PIE SQUARES INSTRUCTIONS

CHERRY PIE FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, add the frozen sour cherries, swerve, lemon juice and corn starch. Stir together.
2. Cook on medium heat until mixture becomes thick (like canned cherry pie filling), about 10 minutes.
3. Allow mixture to come to room temperature while you make the pie crust (link below).
4. Preheat oven to 400°.
5. Divide dough into 2 portions, one larger then the other.
6. Roll larger portion into a 13×13 inch square.
7. Place in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish, press up the sides, trim edges.
8. Add trimmed edges to remaining dough.
9. Roll remaining dough into a 10×11-inch piece. Cut into 12 strips.
10. Add strips in a lattice pattern, brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
11. Bake 30-35 minutes (in a preheated oven) or until bubbly. CHECK AT THE 15 MINUTE MARK. If the pie is getting too brown, loosely cover with foil.

HOMEMADE PIE CRUST INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the flour and salt to a medium bowl; stir to combine.
2. Using a pastry cutter of a fork and knife cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas.
3. Sprinkle water over flour mixture; starting with 6 tablespoons.
4. Work the water into the dough.
5. Add more water a tablespoon at a time until the dough is moist.
6. Divide into two dough balls.
7. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into desired size.

Cherries—Cherry Pie Filling

For these cherry pie recipe I used frozen mixed cherries. This mix has sour and sweet cherries mixed together. Kind of like when I make an apple pie. I love mixing it up and put together tart and sweet apples. If you are fortunate enough to live in an area with cherry trees then use fresh….FRESH is always better.

More Pie Crust Options

Have you been making the same pie crust forever?  Well…..it’s time to change it up!  Like making a Spiced Nut pie dough or have you ever thought about mixing a dry pudding mix into your pie dough? Also included a couple of recipes that don’t need to be rolled….just press and create!

7 Pie Dough Recipes

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Half Shortening and Half Butter Pie Dough

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Sweet Pie Dough

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No Roll Spiced Nut Pie Dough

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How to Freeze Homemade Cherry Pie

Most pies freeze well from a raw or cooked state. However, custard filled pies do not tend to freeze well. When freezing a fruit pie, you’ll see the best results if you freeze a combination of cooked fruit filling in a raw pastry.

WHOLE RAW PIE: Place uncovered pie on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about two hours, before wrapping in a layer or two of plastic wrap and foil. For added protection from freezer burn, place in a resealable bag or airtight container.

WHOLE BAKED PIE: Place uncovered completely cooled pie on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about two hours, before wrapping in a layer or two of plastic wrap and foil. For added protection from freezer burn, place in a resealable bag or airtight container.

SLICED BAKED PIE: Place cooled pie squares on a baking sheet and freeze until solid before wrapping in plastic wrap and foil. For added protection from freezer burn, place in a resealable bag or airtight container.

LIGHTER VERSION OF THE SUGAR FREE CHERRY PIE SQUARES OPTION

Yes, creating a sugar-free dessert is amazing, but let’s take that even step further. Instead of a high carb pie dough let’s add a sugar free crumble topping. Even though the first option includes flour it’s only 1/3 cup compared to 2 cups for the pie crust.

SUGAR FREE STREUSEL OPTION #1:

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons packed Swerve brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

1. In a small bowl stir together the flour, Swerve brown sugar, and salt.
2. Add butter, toss with a fork to combine.
3. Sprinkle streusel over the top of the pie filling.
4. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until golden brown.

SUGAR FREE STREUSEL PROTEIN POWDER OPTION #2:

• 1/3 cup your favorite vanilla protein powder
• 3 tablespoons packed Swerve brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

1. In a small bowl stir together the protein powder, Swerve brown sugar, and salt.
2. Add butter, toss with a fork to combine.
3. Sprinkle streusel over the top of the cherry pie.
4. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until golden brown.

How to Store Leftover Homemade Pie

Fruit pies keep at room temperature for two days; you can store them, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for up to two days longer. (In warm climates, always store fruit pies in the refrigerator.)