Almond Fruit Bars
Source of Recipe
by Laurel, from Everyday Food, Sept. 2003
List of Ingredients
� cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking dish
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
� teaspoon ground cinnamon
� teaspoon salt
� teaspoon baking powder
� cup packed light-brown sugar
� cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
� cup sliced almonds
� cup fruit jam, such as cherry, plum or raspberry Recipe
Preheat oven to 350� F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk jam to loosen. Gently press half of dough into bottom of prepared dish. With the back of a spoon, gently spread jam over dough, leaving a �-inch border. Sprinkle remaining dough over top all the way to the edges; press gently to form top layer.
Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely in dish. Cut into bars with a serrated knife.
Makes 16 - 18 bars.
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