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Almond Fruit Bars




Source of Recipe


Everyday Food


List of Ingredients




1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking dish

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

3/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup fruit jam, such as cherry, plum, or raspberry


Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.

2. 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.

3. In a small bowl, whisk jam to loosen. (Stirring the jam with a fork or a whisk will enable it to spread smoothly over the dough.) Gently press half of dough into bottom of prepared dish. With the back of a spoon, gently spread jam over dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border so the jam doesn’t stick to the sides of the pan. Sprinkle remaining dough over top all the way to the edges; press gently to form top layer.

4. Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely in dish. Cut into bars with a serrated knife.

Per serving: 179 calories; 8.9 grams fat; 2.6 grams protein; 23.6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber

Note: The dough should be crumbly but come together when squeezed in your hand.