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Pineapple Cherry Dump Bars

Pineapple Cherry Dump Bars

Easy dump style dessert bars with cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple under a buttery cake mix topping
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24

INGREDIENTS

Fruit layer

  • 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional.

Topping

  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut optional
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Assemble

  • heat oven to 350 F
  • grease a 13 inch by 9 inch baking pan
  • spread cherry pie filling evenly in the pan
  • stir vanilla into the crushed pineapple if using then spoon pineapple with juice over the cherries and gently spread into an even layer.

Bake and slice

  • sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit without mixing
  • drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix until the surface is mostly moistened
  • top with pecans and coconut if using
  • bake until deep golden and bubbling around the edges about 40 to 45 minutes
  • cool completely then chill 30 to 60 minutes for cleaner cuts
  • cut into bars and serve.

Notes

1. Drain the pineapple for firmer bars and less seepage. Use white or pineapple cake mix for a lighter flavor. Add 1/2 cup quick oats to the dry cake mix for extra crunch. If dry spots remain after baking drizzle 2 tbsp more melted butter and return to oven 5 minutes. Store covered 1 day at room temperature or refrigerate up to 5 days

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g