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Traditional Thumb Bars with Fruity Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional Thumb Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crumb base topped with a sweet and fruity jam filling, perfect for savoring with tea or coffee. These bars offer a simple yet delicious treat that is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruit preserves.

Ingredients

Thumb Bars Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fruit jam of your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature as you prepare the bars.
  2. Prepare the crumb mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients together until the mixture becomes crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Form the base layer: Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking. Take half of the crumbly mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the dish creating an even layer.
  4. Add the jam layer: Evenly spread your chosen fruit jam over the pressed crumb base, ensuring full coverage for balanced sweetness in every bite.
  5. Top with remaining crumbs: Sprinkle the remaining half of the crumb mixture evenly over the jam layer, covering it completely with a crumbly topping.
  6. Bake the bars: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and the jam layer is bubbly.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares. This helps the bars set for neat servings and enhances the texture.

Notes

  • Store the thumb bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.
  • Experiment with different flavors of jam such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot to suit your taste preferences.
  • These bars pair wonderfully with a warm cup of tea or coffee, making them an excellent dessert or snack.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/traditional-thumb-bars-with-fruity-filling-recipe/