Apricot Jam Bars

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 stick butter
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 ¼ cups apricot jam, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until smooth; beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.

Step 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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.