CHERRY STREUSEL BARS

Cherry Streusel Bars image

Provided by Courtly

Time 50m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups flour, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold butter

Steps:

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 x 10 inch rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan. Bake at 400° 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° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 134.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2.1