Cherry & Almond Bars

Makes 9 slices

Ingredients

• 150 gr cherries, halved

• 10 gr cornstarch

• 20 gr sugar

• 150 gr flour

• 75 gr almond flour

• 100 gr sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 113 gr unsalted butter, room temp and cubed

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla

• To decorate

• Flaked almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Prepare a 15x15 cm/6x6 inch baking dish by buttering the bottom and sides.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cherries, cornstarch, and sugar. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the butter cubes, combine with a spatula. Add egg, and vanilla, and mix to combine.

4. Spread the dough to the dish and top with cherry mixture.

5. Bake for 30 minutes, and let it cool. Decorate with flaked almonds. Enjoy!