Cherry Meringue Bars

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sifted flour
2 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
21/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound can tart red cherries, drained (reserve 3/4 cup juice)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Almond flavoring
Red Food coloring
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Slivered almonds

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Blend in flour and egg yolks. Spread on
bottom of ungreased 9 by 13" baking dish and bake at 350 for 18 minutes.
Combine all but last three ingredients, cook until thick and then cool.
Put cooled filling over baked crust. Top with meringue made with egg
whites and sugar and sprinkle with almond slivers. Bake at 350o for 10 to
15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cut in bars.



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