Almond Bars I

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

Very delicious and everyone wants the recipe!

—WENDY DYSO;N

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 20, 2008

I was looking for a recipe that my mom used to make during our childhood, that sounded very much like this one, with the almonds, jam and meringue layer. I was so looking forward to making it, but unfortunately, it was not that good. Does not taste much like almonds, the crust was wayy to thick for one tray, I had to divide it into an 8X8 pyrex pan and a pie plate. Did the same with the meringue filling, because when it's too thick, it stays creamy inside, and often could taste very eggy. I made sure the meringue dried out in the oven, to make sure no eggy taste is left in it. Anyway, I am so sorry to say, it was not a hit in my family. My dad and husband thought they tasted good, but all other members of the family didn't care for it. I often make meringue cookies, but this tastes nothing like them. Sorry :(

—MARIAM

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11 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

These came out wonderful and even my 13 year old son thought they were easy to make (never too young to teach males how to cook!)

—SHERRIHALL

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Jan 25, 2004

These bars are very unusual, but very good. I used walnuts since I didn't have almonds, but the nuts aren't the key ingredient, as the name suggests. The jelly you choose is probably going to be the most pronounced flavor, so pick something you really like! I used seeless red raspberry, and that seemed to go well with the coconut flavor. Very unique!

—OMAHAKATE

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Jan 25, 2004

go easy on the almond, or it's blinding

—CATALINA WHO ALWAYS USES LIMES

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Jan 25, 2004

Yummy! Everybody loved them at the party!!

—ANN-CHARLOTTE

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Jan 25, 2004

very rich and yummy! I doubled the recipe and baked in a 15X10. I used seedless red raspberry jam. Thanks Carol! Sorry I just realized I rated the wrong recipe! I have not tried this I should have rated berry almond bars. I will try this one soon though. Sorry for the confusion!

—YOUGOTTAEAT

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Dec 20, 2011

Just made this recipe and it was a big hit at the party I went to. I used raspberry as the jam and added extra slivered almonds and coconuts. I also sprinkled coconuts on top to give it that golden. Once I finished baking the dish and cooling it off, I drizzled some carmel on top. I wasn't able to get almond extract, so I used amaretto and cooked it in a pan for a minute or two to burn off some of the alcohol off, except I think you really need to add more than 1/4 tsp to give it that almond flavor.

—jmccooking

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Nutrition

Calories
316 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
40.1 g
13%

Cholesterol
65 mg
22%

Fat
15.6 g
24%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
4.4 g
9%

Sodium
155 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Almond Bars I

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 316
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
Cholesterol 65mg 22 %
Sodium 155mg 6 %
** Potassium 88mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.1g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 4.4g 9 %
Sugars 20.3g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.