CHERRY STREUSEL BARS

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large 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 until a soft ball forms. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until firm and dry to the touch., Meanwhile, combine pie filling and orange zest; 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 227 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.