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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups (divided) |
| granulated sugar: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| butter flavored shortening: 3/4 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| water: 1/4 cup |
| apple cider vinegar: 1 1/2 tsp |
| cherry pie filling: 2 21oz cans |
| orange peel: 1 Tbl (grated) |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 1/4 cups |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| salted butter: 1 cup (cold//or margarine) |
Cherry Streusel Bars
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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 -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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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.