Peach Melba Shortbread Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These look so good, I've got to make some soon! Made with peach and raspberry preserves! Putting here for safekeeping. Adapted from Southern Living magazine. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup cold butter |
1 cup peach preserves (or jam) |
6 -8 teaspoons raspberry preserves (or jam) |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
powdered sugar (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup flour mixture.
3. Lightly grease an 11 x 7 inch or 9 inch square pan. Press remaining flour mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Spread peach preserves over crust in pan. Dollop raspberry preserves by 1/2 teaspoonfuls over peach preserves.
6. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup flour mixture over preserves. Sprinkle with almonds.
7. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
8. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. Enjoy!
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