Indulge in these delectable strawberry jam marzipan bars that are a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Made with a buttery crust, a layer of rich marzipan, and a generous amount of homemade strawberry jam, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. They are an ideal dessert for special occasions or a delightful treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee. The recipe is simple to follow and guarantees a mouthwatering result. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with these irresistible bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 7 ounces marzipan, sliced into thin pieces
- 1 cup strawberry jam
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer two-thirds of the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
- Layer the sliced marzipan evenly over the baked crust, then spread the strawberry jam on top of the marzipan layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the jam, lightly pressing it down.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy these luscious strawberry jam marzipan bars with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
