Cherry Bars with Almond Flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, oat flour, and salt. Pour in the melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until a thick, sandy dough forms.
3. Press exactly two-thirds of the dough mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the back of a spoon.
4. In a separate bowl, toss the frozen cherries with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top and fold gently until cherries are evenly coated.
5. Pour the cherry mixture over the pressed base and spread into an even layer.
6. Pinch the remaining one-third of the dough between your fingers to create small, pea-sized clumps and scatter them unevenly over the cherry layer.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored and the topping is toasted and nutty.