Almond Jam Bars
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup jam of your choice
Preparation
1
Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles crumbs.
2
Mix egg and milk; add to flour mixture. Add flavoring or add flavorings to egg and milk before mixing with flour mixture. Spread 1/3 into greased 8 inch square pan. Cover with jam.
3
Spread remaining flour mixture over jam- it doesn't have to be perfectly spread. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
Tools
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About
Raspberry jam works very well with the almonds, though use a jam of your choice Optional: sprinkle slivered almonds, shredded coconut or chocolate chips before baking.
Yield:
1.0 servings
Added:
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am
