Apricot Jam Bars

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

These delicious, simple apricot jam bars are made with a bit of almond flour for a nutty flavor and rustic texture.

Ingredients

1 stick butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
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.