Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 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)

Recipe View 5 mins Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 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)

Recipe View 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)

Recipe View 5 mins Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the strawberry jam layer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Return to the oven and bake until the topping is lightly browned and the jam is bubbly, about 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 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)

Recipe View 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)

Recipe View 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)