Cherry Streusel Bars

3 c. flour
1 1/4 c. cherry preserves or pie filling
1 c. pecans, chopped
2 sticks butter, cubed
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 dish. Line with parchment paper. (Leave a 2" overhang on both ends) Combine flour and pecans in a small bowl. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add in flour mixture until incorporated and crumbly. Set aside 1 1/4 c. dough and press the remaining in the bottom and sides of dish. Place in oven and bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread cherry filling over crust. Top with reserved dough crumbs. Return dish to oven and bake another 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.