Strawberry Jam Crumb Bars
Jam is a magical thing. It’s like summer in a jar…sweet, sticky, and reminiscent of the slowest days of summer. Whether you are experiencing spring weather or snow, one thing is for sure, making a batch of these Strawberry Jam Crumb Bars will make you feel like summer is in full swing!
The floral combination of Meyer lemons, sweet strawberry jam, and elderflower liqueur make these far from your ordinary crumb bar. All of that sweet goodness sandwiched in between a buttery cookie crust and crumble and you have a little bite of jam filled heaven in a square.
I highly recommend cutting these crumb bars small. That way you won’t feel guilty going back for a second or third…and believe me, you will!
photos by Freutcake
Strawberry Jam Crumb Bars- adapted only slightly from Tutti Dolci
1 2/3 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
5 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs Meyer lemon zest + 1 tsp reserved
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 Tbsp elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper in both directions. (This is essential for easy removal)
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 2 Tbs Meyer lemon zest and mix. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture until just combined; dough will resemble coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of dough for topping.
4. Press dough into prepared baking dish using hands or the flat bottom of a glass.
5. Place jam in a small bowl and whisk in 1/2 tsp lemon zest and 1 Tbsp elderflower liqueur.
6. Carefully spread jam mixture over crust.
7. Toss remaining dough with 2 tsp of water to form large crumbs. Sprinkle over jam mixture.
8. Bake until top is golden, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in baking dish on a rack, then cut into bars with a sharp knife.
Optional Glaze:
If you have a serious sweet tooth, you might try adding this glaze on top!
6 Tbsp powdered sugar, sifted
1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice
1 Tbsp elderflower liqueur
1/2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
Whisk together and drizzle over cut bars. enjoy!
Every single one of your posts makes my mouth water, but this one is especially appealing! MMM!
ooh! these look good!
kw ladies in navy
Yumm! Believe it or not, I used to hate jelly and jam. Yup I was that kid that did not like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches – crazy I know. Now – I am obsessed, especially strawberry!
xo Jackie
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I love jams, so I try to cook with them as much as possible. I can’t wait to try this out!
These look absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I just love any crumble recipe!! This looks so good! I have to try this recipe!!! =)
YUM! I totally agree, jam IS magical.
Oh yum, your bars look so delicious!
it’s like those from Special K but surely they taste much better
yes. yes to everything. i need to make these. i also think we should be neighbors.
These look and sound amazing, Leah! I could sure use a dose of summery feelings around here. Our recent dump of snow (two feet) has me suffering from the winter blues. Must make these asap!
My mom makes these and they are soooo yummy! They reminded me of her!
those look and sound amazing! thank you for posting!!!
Yum! Strawberry jam is sooooo good.
We have some strawberry freezer jam from this past summer that is begging to made into this…
Tammy
Hi Leah, so glad you liked the bars. The elderflower liqueur sounds like a great addition!