Rainier Cherry Pie Bars

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 2 cups butter (softened (4 sticks))
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (chopped)
• 2 & 1/2 pounds Rainier cherries (pitted (about 8 cups cherries))
• 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt