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Raspberry jam bars

AuthorSaffron & Honey
Raspberry jam bars made with a shortbread-inspired crust.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 sticks butter softened and diced
  • 2 cups flour
  • half a cup of sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • half a teaspoon baking soda
  • half a teaspoon salt
  • 1 16 oz jar of jam
  • confectioner's sugar optional

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, or by hand, combine all of the pastry ingredients until dough forms. Do not overwork. Divide into two balls - one double the size of the other. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 420F. Roll out the larger ball of dough into a rectangle on a piece of parchment paper to about a fifth of an inch thickness.
  • Spread jam over the dough, leaving a slight border. Then, use a large grater to grate the remaining ball of dough on top of the jam to make the "topping."
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Let cool, then cut into square bars and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.