CHERRY PIE BARS
with vanilla glaze
⭐️ 4 c fresh cherries ⭐️ 4 tbsp water ⭐️ ½ c sugar ⭐️ 2 tbsp cornstarch ⭐️ 2 tsp lemon juice ⭐️ ½ tsp almond extract ⭐️ ½ tsp vanilla extract
FILLING INGREDIENTS
⭐️ 1 c packed light brown sugar ⭐️ ¾ c salted butter, softened ⭐️ 1 tsp baking soda ⭐️ 1 c all-purpose flour ⭐️ 1 c rolled oats ⭐️ 1 c superfine almond flour ⭐️ ⅓ c sliced almonds
CRUST INGREDIENTS
⭐️ 1 c powdered sugar ⭐️ ½ tsp vanilla extract ⭐️ ½ tsp almond extract ⭐️ 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch and water. Simmer 7-8 minutes.
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Once thick, stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
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Cream brown sugar and butter at high speed until fluffy.
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Add baking soda, flour, rolled oats, and almond flour. Mix until just combined.
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Press 2/3 of the mixture into a lined 8x8 baking dish.
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Spread filling over the crust.
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Stir almonds into remaining crust mixture.
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Sprinkle crust over the filling, then gently press.
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Bake 30 minutes in a 350°F oven, or until golden brown.
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Chill 2 hours. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Slice into bars and top with glaze.
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