Easy Strawberry Preserves
Out of all the strawberry things I've made, I've never made preserves. So this year, I decided it was time. These are super easy, and well worth it. Strawberries, sugar and the juice of a lemon simmer...
This recipe is our rendition of the Raspberry Bars from Tates Bake Shop in New York. A buttery streusel is made and pressed into a 9x13-inch dish, then topped with our Easy Strawberry Preserves, then sprinkled with the remaining streusel. If you like shortbread, you'll love these buttery bars.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 cups flour
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
- 1 cup fig or strawberry preserves (or a combination of your favorite)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add egg yok, and blend well. Add flour and almonds and mix well. Press 2/3 butter mixture in a 9 x 13-inch dish. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread with jam, and spinkle with remaining butter rmixture. Bake 35 minutes. Cool and cut into 24 bars.
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