Raspberry and Almond Pie Bars

Raspberry and Almond Pie Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These bars are made with a buttery almond crust, a layer of raspberry jam, and a crumbly almond topping. They are perfect for any occasion and can be served as a dessert or a snack.

Ingredients (serves 8):

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Cooking tips:

- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the dry ingredients.
- Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix the butter and dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish to ensure it holds together.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the jam layer and press them lightly into the jam.

Cooking process:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the jam layer and press them lightly into the jam.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the topping is lightly browned.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving.
Appearance and taste:
Raspberry and Almond Pie Bars are a beautiful dessert with a golden brown crust, a layer of bright red raspberry jam, and a crumbly almond topping. The bars have a sweet and slightly tart flavor from the raspberry jam, which pairs perfectly with the nutty almond crust and topping. These bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves raspberries and almonds.
Type of dish: Dessert bars
Main ingredients: Raspberry jam, Almond flour, Sliced almonds