Almond Strawberry Bars
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
36 bars
- Serves:
- 36
ingredients
-
Crumb Mixture
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
-
Topping
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
-
Filling
- 3⁄4 cup strawberry preserves
-
Glaze
- 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 -2 teaspoon milk
directions
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Combine all crumb mixture ingredients in small mixer bowl.
- Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes).
- Press on bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients except preserves in same bowl.
- Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes); set aside.
- Spread preserves to within 1/8 inch from edge of hot, partially baked crust; sprinkle with topping.
- Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool completely.
- Combine powdered sugar and almond extract in small bowl.
- Stir in enough milk for desired glazing consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over bars.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mom2Rose
Flint, Michigan