Apricot Jam Bars
Description
These delicious, simple apricot jam bars are made with a bit of almond flour for a nutty flavor and rustic texture.
Ingredients
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1 stick butter
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup almond flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups apricot jam, or as needed
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2
Beat butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until smooth; beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
3
Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
4
Press 1/2 of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Spread apricot jam evenly over the dough. Drop remaining dough in small spoonfuls evenly over the jam.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.