For best results, use a high-quality strawberry jam with a vibrant flavor. Ensure the butter is cold for both the crust and the topping to create the desired crumbly texture. Feel free to experiment with other fruit jams, such as raspberry or apricot, for a different flavor profile. Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS21
Indulge in these luscious bars, where the bright tang of strawberry jam meets the comforting, nutty embrace of marzipan. A delightful treat that balances rich sweetness with a delicate almond perfume.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate37 g
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Cholesterol23 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium74 mg
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Sugar24 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan. (5 minutes)
04
Step
15 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Remove from the oven and spread the strawberry jam evenly over the baked crust, leaving a small 1/2-inch border. (5 minutes)
06
Step
10 mins
In the same mixing bowl (no need to clean it!), combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Again, use a pastry blender or your fingertips to create a crumbly mixture. (10 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the strawberry jam layer. (5 minutes)
08
Step
20 mins
Return to the oven and bake until the topping is lightly browned and the jam is bubbly, about 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
09
Step
1 hrs
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for clean cutting! (60 minutes)
10
Step
5 mins
In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until smooth and glossy. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach a drizzling consistency. (5 minutes)
11
Step
15 mins
Drizzle the almond glaze evenly over the cooled bars. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into small squares or bars. (15 minutes)
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Adelle Steuber
Jun 3, 2025These bars are absolutely divine! The almond flavor is subtle but adds so much depth.
Maynard Jerde
May 28, 2025I found that chilling the bars in the fridge before cutting them helped to get cleaner slices.
Luisa Rau
May 23, 2025The crust is perfectly crisp, and the strawberry jam is just the right amount of sweetness. A definite winner!
Charlene Heaneynolan
Apr 9, 2025I made these for a bake sale, and they were the first thing to sell out! Everyone raved about them.