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Old Fashioned Jam Bars

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Old Fashioned Jam Bars are made of three layers. A almond flavored crust with peach filling topped with a tender cake like topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients  

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ⅔ cups packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup almond meal or finely chopped almonds
  • ¼ teaspoon pur almond extract

Cake Ingredients

  • ½ - ¾ cup peach preserves or favorite jam
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (beaten well)
  • ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup almond meal or finely chopped almonds
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Glaze Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon pure almond extract
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Instructions 

Make the crust layer

  • Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by covering the bottom and sides with 2 pieces of parchment paper cut to fit the width, leaving a slight over hanging over the edges.
  • Cream the softened butter and sugar together in a medium bowl.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, chopped almonds and almond extract to the bowl. Mix well. The batter will be thick and crumbly
  • Spread the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan then pat down and into the edges with your fingertips.
  • Bake crust in a preheated 350 F. degrees oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately spread ½ - ¾ cup of peach preserves or your favorite jam over the hot crust.
  • Set aside while preparing the topping.

Make the Cake batter

  • Cream the softened butter and sugar together. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and almond extract to the bowl then beat for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the flour and almond meal, beating on low until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Drop cake batter by the tablespoon over the top of the peach jam.
  • Using the back of a spoon carefully spread the batter out to the edges of the pan.
  • Bake at 375 F. for 25-30 minutes or until top is a golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting.
  • Once cool cut into 16 squares.

Make the Glaze

  • Mix all the ingredients with a whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle over top of cooled bars. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • These Old Fashioned Peach and Almond Jam Bars are perfect for brunch or along side your favorite cup of coffee.
  • Any flavor jam or preserves will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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