Patti Labelle'S Two-Fruit Almond Crumble Bars

Name: Patti Labelle'S Two-Fruit Almond Crumble Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Softened butter and flour, for the pan; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup red raspberry preserves; 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Servings: persons

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["Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan (preferably nonstick for this recipe). Fold a 14-inch-long strip of aluminum foil (preferably nonstick) lengthwise to fit into the bottom and up two sides of the pan, letting the excess foil hang over the sides as ""handles."" Dust the exposed sides of the pan with flour and tap out the excess.", "Whisk the flour, almond meal, brown sugar, and salt together in a large bowl (preferably the bowl of a standing heavy-duty mixer). Add the butter and mix to coat with the flour. Blend, with the mixer set on low speed (use the paddle attachment of the standing mixer), until the mixture is combined and begins to clump, adding the vanilla and almond extracts just at the end of mixing. Set aside 1 cup of the dough.", "Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan. Spread the raspberry preserves on one half of the dough. Repeat with the apricot preserves on the opposite side. Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the preserves, letting some of the preserves peek through.", "Bake until the preserves are bubbling in the center of the pan and the top is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes until the filling stops bubbling.", "Run a small sharp knife around the inside of the pan to release the pastry from the sides of the pan. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 16 bars. Lift up on the foil handles to remove the bars. (The bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Softened butter and flour, for the pan, 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Patti Labelle'S Two-Fruit Almond Crumble Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!