Four Chain Blocks

 

Cherry Pie Bars

 

3 cups flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cold butter, cubed

1 egg

1/2 cup cold water

1 tablespoon vinegar

6 cups pitted cherries

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles small peas. In a smaller bowl, whisk together egg, water and vinegar. Combine with flour mixture until dough forms. Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap and chill 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Roll out half the dough to line bottom of 9x13” baking dish. Spread cherry filling over bottom crust. Roll out remaining dough and place over filling. Seal edges and cut some slits to release steam. Bake at 375F for 45 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.