Cherry Streusel Bars

Name: Cherry Streusel Bars
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

12 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.