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Almond Bars with Cherries

Almond Bars with Cherries are a fruity, sweet, decadent dessert that is perfect for special occasions. Loaded with almonds, and fresh seasonal cherries. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond bars, almond cherry bars, cherry bars
Servings: 16 pieces

Equipment

  • 8" baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond paste find it in your grocery store in baking isle
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature and separated
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 12 freshly pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • confectioners sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 8" x 8" baking pan with aluminum foil to edges overhang the pan. Spray foil with baking spray or grease with butter.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, almond meal and salt. Set aside
  • In a food processor grind together almond paste and granulated sugar until crumbly.
  • In an electric mixer whip butter add almond mixture and continue mixing until fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk and almond extract.
  • While mixer is on low, add flour mix and just combine. (Do not over mix)
  • Smooth batter into pan and use an off set knife or back of spatula to smooth top.
  • Whip egg white and brush on top of batter.
  • Evenly space cherries on top of batter, pushing in just a bit.
  • Sprinkle with almonds and bake for 22-25 minutes. Will be golden brown around edges and a bit in the middle.
  • Remove and cool completely.
  • Pull foil edges up to remove bars.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, cut and serve