Springtime Strawberry Bars Recipe
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Springtime Strawberry Bars

By: Marna Heitz 
"Warmer weather calls for a lighter dessert like these fruity bars. The recipe makes a big batch, so it's perfect for company."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry preserves

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel. Combine 3 cups flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not over mix).
  2. Set aside 1 cup of dough. Press the remaining dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/4 in. of edges. Combine the reserved dough with the remaining flour; sprinkle over preserves. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Sara S.   view full review
I made this twice in the past week, just what I was craving! I did make a few changes...I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Kimberly   view full review
I took this to my boyfriend's family party, and it was the first time that his mother ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by sharon007   view full review
I had high hope for this quickie recipe,however,I will only give it 3stars as written.I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by redneck gramma   view full review
very tasty bars. the base (cakey bottom) will be spread very thin, but bakes up nice. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this for the Recipe Group, I halved the ingredients as I do not have a 9x13 pan (nor the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by larkspur   view full review
Maybe it was just me, but I wasn't too impressed with this recipe. It seemed like a lot of dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by sassyoldlady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these for Recipe Group. I creamed butter and sugar in food processor, then added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by Christina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made these for Recipe Group and they are DELICIOUS! I halved the recipe and used an 8x8 pan,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by Latinsyth   view full review
Super Delicious and Easy to make. I made it with out the almonds and really didnt miss them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by Yvonne   view full review
Great recipe and very easy! I used 1/2 Raspberry preserves and 1/2 Strawberry. came out...

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