Afternoon Tea Bars with Jam

Looking for a delightful treat to elevate your tea time? These Afternoon Tea Bars with Jam are the perfect combination of buttery goodness and fruity sweetness. Featuring a crumbly shortbread base, a luscious layer of your favorite jam, and a golden oat crumble topping, these bars strike the ideal balance between rich texture and bold flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as easy as it is satisfying, making it a go-to for entertaining or indulging yourself. Perfectly portioned into 12 servings, these bars are a versatile addition to any gathering, snack table, or simply a quiet moment with a warm cup of tea. Easy-to-follow instructions and pantry-friendly ingredients like flour, sugar, and oats make this an accessible yet impressive treat for bakers of all skill levels. Serve them fresh or store for later—they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser either way!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 170 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 240 grams your favorite jam
• 90 grams rolled oats
• 50 grams light brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Take 2/3 of the crumb mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base.

Step 5

Spread the jam evenly over the base layer, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.

Step 6

To the remaining crumb mixture, stir in the rolled oats, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the jam layer, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 7

Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly at the edges.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares or bars and serve.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	899.5 grams (899.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3628

Total Fat 146.50g	188%
Saturated Fat 88.70g	444%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 371mg	124%
Sodium 1507mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 550.50g	200%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 271.20g
Protein 41.40g	83%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149mg	11%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 871mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 59.7%