Cherry Crumble Pie Bars

Try our new Cherry Crumble Pie Bars Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2   cups 

  all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4  cups 

  finely ground almonds
• 3/4  cup 

  packed brown sugar
• 1   cup 

  butter, cut up
• 3/4  cup 

  granulated sugar
• 1  tablespoon   

  cornstarch
• 1/2  teaspoon 

  finely shredded lemon peel
• 4   cups 

  frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries, thawed and drained
• 1/2  teaspoon 

  almond extract

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan; set aside.

2. For crust, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, almonds, and brown sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Remove 1-1/2 cups of the mixture; set aside. Press the remaining mixture evenly onto the bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

3.  Meanwhile, for filling, in another large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon peel. Add cherries and almond extract; toss gently to combine. Spoon cherry filling over hot baked crust, spreading evenly (mixture will be wet). Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

4.  Bake about 40 minutes more or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Using the edges of the foil, lift the baked mixture out of the pan. Invert onto a baking sheet; remove foil. Invert again onto a cutting board. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.

Storage

Layer bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.