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Jam Shortbread Bars Recipe

Jam Shortbread Bars Recipe
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Jam Shortbread Bars are a delightful homemade treat featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with a sweet layer of fruit jam and a crumbly buttery topping. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars combine rich textures and fruity flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Shortbread Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Jam Layer

  • 1 cup jam of your choice (any flavor works great)

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Make the Shortbread Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened, with 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl.
  3. Mix the Ingredients: Stir the mixture until it forms a crumbly dough. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake the Shortbread: Bake the shortbread base in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  5. Add the Jam Layer: Spread 1 cup of your chosen fruit jam evenly over the cooled shortbread base, covering the entire surface.
  6. Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Add Topping to the Bars: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the jam layer in the pan.
  8. Bake Again: Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown.
  9. Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the jam shortbread bars as a delicious treat alongside coffee or tea.

Notes

  • You can use any flavor of jam: raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or mixed berry are all great choices.
  • Make sure the butter is cold when preparing the topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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