Ginger Peach Bars

Ingredients

• Base and Topping:
• 1 2/3 C. all-purpose flour (267g)
• 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
• ½ tsp. coarse salt
• 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 5 Tbsp. Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, melted
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• Filling:
• 1 lb. peeled, sliced peaches*
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ C. all-purpose flour
• ¾ C. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
• ¼ tsp. coarse salt
• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• ¼ C. sliced almonds
• *if using frozen peaches, thaw and drain before use