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Cherry Streusel Bars

By: Ellen Borst

"Ellen Borst writes from Park Falls, Wisconsin,'I combined my grandmother's apple crisp topping with a traditional cherry pie recipe to come up with these flavorful bars.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold butter or margarine

Directions

In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk the egg, water and vinegar. stir into flour mixture with a fork. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until firm and dry to the touch.
Meanwhile, combine pie filling and orange peel; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Spread cherry mixture over crust. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting.