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 ⅔ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
5 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
2 Tbs Meyer lemon zest + 1 teaspoon reserved
1 large egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup seedless strawberry jam
1 tablespoon 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 ½ teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon elderflower liqueur.
6. Carefully spread jam mixture over crust.
7. Toss remaining dough with 2 teaspoon 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 tablespoon powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
1 tablespoon elderflower liqueur
½ teaspoon Meyer lemon zest
Whisk together and drizzle over cut bars. enjoy!
jacquelyn | lark&linen says
Every single one of your posts makes my mouth water, but this one is especially appealing! MMM!
kw says
ooh! these look good!
kw ladies in navy
Jackie says
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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Alyssa says
I love jams, so I try to cook with them as much as possible. I can't wait to try this out!
Stephanie says
These look absolutely delicious! Can't wait to try this recipe!
Chloe Moon says
I just love any crumble recipe!! This looks so good! I have to try this recipe!!! =)
Chelsea says
YUM! I totally agree, jam IS magical.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Oh yum, your bars look so delicious!
anna - Today I Like Blog says
it's like those from Special K but surely they taste much better 🙂
christin says
yes. yes to everything. i need to make these. i also think we should be neighbors.
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
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!
Gaby [The Vault Files] says
My mom makes these and they are soooo yummy! They reminded me of her! 😉
melinda says
those look and sound amazing! thank you for posting!!!
christmaskitty says
Yum! Strawberry jam is sooooo good.
Tammy says
We have some strawberry freezer jam from this past summer that is begging to made into this...
Tammy
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Hi Leah, so glad you liked the bars. The elderflower liqueur sounds like a great addition! 🙂