Free Printable: Six EASY Keto Mug Cake Recipes!

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Joy Filled Eats logo

  • About & Contact
    • Support Joy Filled Eats
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Filters
    • Low Carb & Keto
    • 5 Ingredient Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverage Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Crock Pot & Instant Pot
      • Keto Air Fryer Recipes
    • Dairy Free Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cakes & Cupcakes
      • Candies
      • Cookies & Bars
      • Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
      • Pastries
      • Pies & Tarts
    • Main Dishes
      • Casseroles
      • Chicken
      • Pork & Beef
      • Soups
    • Side Dishes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
      • THM E Recipes
      • THM FP Recipes
      • THM S Recipes
    • Seasonal Recipes
      • Keto Christmas Recipes
      • Keto Easter Recipes
      • Keto Pumpkin Recipes
      • Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Cookbooks
    • Keto eBook Bundle
    • Keto Christmas Cookies
    • 5-Ingredient Keto Dinners Cookbook
    • Low Carb Dessert Cookbook
    • Low Carb Breakfast Cookbook
    • Low Carb Appetizers Cookbook
    • Free Printables & Guides
      • Free Mug Cake Cheat Sheet
      • Free Cookie Cheat Sheet
      • Free Keto Baking Guide
  • Work With Me
  • Sponsor My Newsletter
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About & Contact
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipe Filters
  • Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks!
  • Work With Me
  • Resources & Tips
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cookies & Bars » Keto Cherry Pie Bars

    Keto Cherry Pie Bars

    Dairy Free RecipesGluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesSugar Free RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Sep 20, 2021 by Taryn

    This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
    Print Recipe Jump to Recipe
    pinterest image for keto cherry pie bars
    pinterest image for keto cherry pie bars

    Keto Cherry Pie Bars are indulgent, easy, and incredibly delicious. A flavorful crust with a cherry jam filling and an almond flour coconut crumble on top. It's impossible to resist going back for more because they are that good! The low carb cherry pie bars have 5.2 net carbs and are gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and sugar free. 

    one of the keto cherry pie bars on a plate with whipped cream, a cherry, and a fork

    collage of food
    Free Guide! Feed a Family on a Low Carb Diet

    In this free 5-day email series learn all my tips for incorporating a low-carb lifestyle into the life of your family.

    This was the best dessert I had all summer. Everyone who tried it loved it and I can't wait to make it again.

    The secret to the perfect flavor of these keto dessert bars is I combine cranberries and cherries together. The tartness of the cranberries is an amazing compliment to the sweet cherries. I could eat the filling to this with a spoon, it's so good. I got the idea for this from an old cookbook called Apple Pie Perfect. The author has a pie recipe with cherries, cranberries, vanilla, and coconut.

    All those times you are struggling to decide what to bring to potlucks and barbecues, this keto cherry pie bar recipe is here to save the day. Oh, don't forget to try my baked cherry oatmeal too. It's incredible.

    bite of the dessert on a fork

    Ingredients Needed

    • Coconut Oil - Using cold coconut oil is a must for the crust. But when you add it to the crumble topping it needs to be melted. Alternatively, you can use butter for either part or both.
    • Flour - Coconut and almond flour are fabulous together in this recipe and keeps it gluten free and low carb. You'll need both for the crus and just the almond flour for the topping.
    • Sweetener - You'll need sweetener for the crust, jam, and crumble topping.
    • Egg - Adding eggs to baked goods is vital because it's what holds everything together. This recipe is no different.
    • Vanilla - A dash of vanilla brings out the other flavors in the keto cherry pie bars.
    • Cherries - You can use either fresh or frozen cherries. Both are pretty tasty and will turn out great.
    • Cranberries - Cranberries have fewer carbs than cherries so they are the perfect fruit to use in combination with cherries. Either fresh or frozen are fine. I tend to stick with fresh when they are in season and frozen when it's hard to find fresh.
    • Lemon Juice - A little bit of lemon juice adds a touch of tanginess.
    • Xanthan Gum - The xanthan gum makes the jam filling thicker and gives it the right texture, so it's similar to regular jam.
    • Coconut Flakes - I can never have too much coconut! It's the perfect addition to the crumble bars.

    ingredients in small bowls

    How To Make Keto Cherry Pie Bars

    Step 1: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.

    Step 2: Add the cold coconut oil, almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, egg, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Process until a ball of dough forms. Then press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

    crust pressed into a pan

    Step 3: Mix together the cranberries, cherries, sweetener, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until it becomes bubbly. Mix in the xanthan gum.

    Expert Tip: This step helps release some of the natural juice from the fruit. You then thicken it with the xanthan gum so the crust doesn't get soggy.

    crust in pan and saucepan with cherries and cranberries

    Step 4: Add the filling over the top of the crust.

    close up of cherry cranberry filling on top of the crust

    Step 5: Combine the melted coconut oil, sweetener, and almond flour in the food processor. Mix until large crumbs form. Add in the coconut flakes until they are mixed in. Add the topping over the jam-covered crust.

    crumb topping on the bars

    Step 6: Bake the keto cherry pie bars for 40 minutes or until they are golden brown.

    close up of baked sugar free cherry pie bars in the pan

    Are Cherries Keto?

    I believe that if the nutrition facts can fall within your macros you can have almost anything in moderation. Should you go snack on a bowlful of cherries? Probably not. But can you have a keto cherry pie bar that has ½ an ounce? Yes.

    However, it's not required to use cherries, but they are the key ingredient of this recipe! So, naturally, if you swap out the cherries, it's going to taste completely different. To make a swap, you can use blueberries, raspberries, or just double the cranberries.

    The filling of these sugar free cherry pie bars is also amazing on its own if you cook it down a little more into a jam. You can just make the filling and serve it on keto vanilla ice cream or on my almond flour cornbread.

    the dessert bars cut into squares

    Variations & Substitutions

    Nuts - Add ¼ cup of your favorite nuts to the crumble topping or sprinkle them on the jam before adding the topping. I like to go with pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts. But almonds or even pine nuts are also a tasty choice.

    Chocolate - Dark chocolate and cherries are a wonderful combination. Add some sugar free chocolate chunks or sugar free chocolate chips into the crumble topping.

    Coconut Flakes - If you don't want to add coconut flakes omit them or sub in sliced almonds.

    Fruit - Sub in some blueberries mixed into Sugar Free Blueberry Jam to change up the flavor or just head over to my Keto Blueberry Pie Bars.

    one of the low carb cherry pie bars on a plate

    Common Questions

    Can I Make This in a Pie Dish?

    Sure! If you'd like to make this in a round pie plate go ahead. The bottom crust is similar to a pie crust and the pie filling could be doubled if you want

    How Long Do Keto Cherry Pie Bars Last?

    After they cook, let them cool down all the way. Then cover and refrigerate and they will last 4-5 days. It's important to keep them chilled and airtight so they last the longest. I keep all of my keto recipes for baked goods in the fridge.

    Additionally, you can freeze them too! Then you will have them on hand when you need something sweet. Wrap them tightly with tinfoil or plastic wrap. Then put them inside of a freezer bag or container. They will last in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw before serving.

    hand holding up one of the keto cherry pie bars with a bite missing

     

    Like what you see? Follow me on Facebook! Love this recipe? Leave a comment & 5-star rating right here! Make sure you don’t miss new recipes by getting email updates!

    Keto Cherry Pie Bars

    Keto Cherry Pie Bars are indulgent, easy, & incredibly delicious. A flavorful crust with a cherry filling & almond coconut crumb.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 222.9
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • ½ cup coconut oil cold
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ⅓ cup coconut flour
    • ⅓ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Jam Filling:

    • 8 oz cherries fresh or frozen
    • 8 oz cranberries fresh or frozen
    • ⅓ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum

    Crumble:

    • 6 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • ⅓ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flakes
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350. Line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper.
    • Process the ingredients for the crust in a food processor until they come together in a ball. Spread in the bottom of the prepared pan.
    • Combine the fruit, sweetener, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until bubbly. Add the xanthan gum.
    • Pour the jam over the crust.
    • Add the crumble ingredients (except the coconut) to the food processor. Pulse until large crumbs form. Add the coconut and pulse just until they are mixed in. Sprinkle on top of the jam-covered crust.
    • Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

    Notes

    Nutrition: This recipe makes 16 bars. The nutrition facts are for 1 bar. There are 5.2 NET carbs per serving.
    To Store: The bars should be kept airtight and refrigerated except for when you are serving. They will last 4-5 days. 
    To Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container, and they will last in the freezer for 1-2 months. 
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.
     
    To Store: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days in a sealed container. 
     
    To Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap or tin foil and keep in a freezer-safe container. They will last up to 2 months. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 222.9 | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20.5g | Saturated Fat: 12.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Sodium: 12.7mg | Potassium: 55.5mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 32.4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34.3mg | Iron: 0.8mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @joyfilledeats or tag #joyfilledeats!

    FREE Cookie Cheat Sheet!

    Make Five Delicious Low Carb Keto Cookie Recipes from one EASY dough!
    3113shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    « Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken
    Keto Risotto »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tammy says

      April 27, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      Can you replace more cherries for the cranberries? We don’t like cranberries at all. But we love just about anything cherry! 😁

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 28, 2022 at 10:00 am

        Sure! It will increase the carb count but as long as you are ok with that you can use all cherries.

        Reply
    2. Kathryn says

      February 22, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Are you using sweet or tart cherries?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 22, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        I used sweet cherries but you can use tart if they are available. I love those!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    About & Contact

    Joy Filled Eats Founder

    Hello and welcome to Joy Filled Eats! Your go-to website for easy delicious recipes that fit into a gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, keto, and Trim Healthy Mama

    recipe key


    FREE Cookie Cheat Sheet!

    Make Five Delicious Keto Cookie Recipes from one EASY dough!

    Recent Posts

    • Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Pomodoro Chicken

    Featured On

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Decadent Sugar Free Cakes

    glazed lemon pound cake slices fanned out on a plate close up

    Keto Lemon Pound Cake

    Overhead close up view of keto coffee cake muffin in metal muffin tin

    Keto Coffee Cake Muffins

    one of the keto cupcakes sitting on its wrapper with a bite missing

    Keto Cupcakes

    More Recipes

    Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes

    close up of grilled boneless chicken thighs

    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

    close up of pomodoro chicken

    Pomodoro Chicken

    roasted jalapeno salsa in bowl

    Roasted Jalapeno Salsa

    More Recipes

    Buy Me a Coffee

    Love my recipes? I love coffee. Buy me a cup in thanks.

    coffee cup with jfe logo

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Breakfast & Brunch
    Appetizers & Snacks
    5-Ingredient Dinners
    Desserts

    stay connected

    Free Email Series: Learn How To Eat Low Carb as a Family

    Footer

    Categories

    • Keto & Low Carb
    • Gluten & Grain Free
    • Sugar Free Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
    • Dairy Free Recipes
    • 5 Ingredient Recipes
    JFE logo

    disclosures

    • Disclosure Policy
    • Comment Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
    • Resources & Tips
    • Sponsor My Newsletter
    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All recipes, headnotes, photos, and stories on this site are the original creations and property of Joy Filled Eats. You are welcome to share a photo and link to the recipe from this site, however, re-publishing the recipe in its entirety is strictly forbidden.

    Copyright © 2022 JOY FILLED EATS