Hopefully Spring is right around the corner!  I know I’m ready for it!!    This week’s recipe is an all time favorite of mine.  I’m not a big fan of cherries, but I love this recipe.  Easy to make and most ingredients you will have on hand.  I have not tried blueberry or peach pie filling in this recipe but I’m sure  it would be just as delicious.  Enjoy!                – Ann Pontow

Cherry Crumb Bars

• 1 box White or yellow cake mix
• 1 ¼ cups oatmeal
• ½ cup butter – room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven 350 degree’s

Grease & flour 9 x 13 pan

Combine cake mix, 6 Tablespoons butter, and 1 cup oatmeal. Mix with a spoon or you can use your hands. Reserve 1 cup of mixture. To remaining mixture add egg, mix well. Press into pan. Pour cherry filling over crust. In large bowl add 1 cup crumb mixture, ¼ cup oats, 2 T butter, nuts & brown sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle over Cherries.

Bake 30-40 minutes. Cool & cut into bars.