Jam Bars
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Jam Bars
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Jam Bars combine a buttery, tender crust with a layer of jam for a sweet and slightly crumbly treat. The dough includes butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, and optional almond extract, providing a rich, delicate base. Baking the crust partially before adding jam ensures it maintains structure without sogginess. The topping dough creates a textured finish that holds the jam filling. These bars are sliced after cooling, offering a handheld dessert ideal for snacks or teatime.
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Jam Bars feature a cool room temperature butter-based dough mixed with powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, and almond extract for flavor, along with a pinch of salt. The recipe involves baking half the dough first, then spreading a thicker jam layer on top to hold moisture without seepage. The remaining dough crumbles over the jam and finishes baking to a golden, firm topping. This layered approach keeps the bars structurally sound and easy to slice once cooled. Their balance of buttery crust and fruity jam is both simple and satisfying for light dessert or afternoon treats.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at cool room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar together until combined.
- Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT jam, and stir in just until combined.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Prick the dough with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Drop dollops of jam over hot crust, and carefully spread to cover entire crust.
- Top jam with remaining dough.
- Continue baking for 20-30 minutes.
- Let bars cool in pan for at least 3 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Use a thicker jam instead of thinner jelly to prevent the filling from becoming too runny.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 3 hours before cutting to ensure clean slices.
- Room temperature butter should be cool enough to dent but still soft for proper dough texture.
- Nutrition values provided are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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