Cherry Streusel Bars

Submitted by Courtly

"From Taste of Home. Sounds yummy."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, water, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture with a fork.
3. 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.
4. 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.