10/05/2026
🍓 Strawberry Jam Shortbread Bars — Buttery, Fruity & Irresistible
These Strawberry Jam Shortbread Bars are the kind of homemade treat that disappears almost as quickly as it comes out of the oven! 🍓✨
They feature a buttery, golden shortbread base topped with a generous layer of sweet strawberry jam and a delicious crumbly topping. The combination of crisp edges, tender pastry, fruity jam, and caramelized golden crumbs makes every bite incredibly satisfying.
Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday baking, bake sales, or a simple homemade dessert, these bars are easy to prepare and look beautiful on a serving platter.
🛒 Ingredients
For the shortbread:
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* ½ cup granulated sugar
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
* 1½ cups strawberry jam
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
For the crumble topping:
* ¾ cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup brown sugar
* ½ cup cold butter, cubed
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* ½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
👩🍳 How to Make Them
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
Add the flour and salt and mix until a soft, crumbly dough forms.
Press about two-thirds of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust.
Bake the base for approximately 12–15 minutes, just until it begins to turn lightly golden.
Meanwhile, mix the strawberry jam with lemon juice. If your jam is particularly runny, stir in a little cornstarch to help it set.
Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the warm crust.
For the crumble topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
Sprinkle the crumble generously over the strawberry layer.
Bake for another 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the jam is bubbling around the edges.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting. This is important because the jam filling needs time to firm up.
For an extra bakery-style finish, lightly dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before serving. ✨
❤️ Why You’ll Love Them
✔️ Buttery and tender shortbread
✔️ Sweet strawberry jam filling
✔️ Golden, crunchy crumble topping
✔️ Simple pantry ingredients
✔️ Perfect with coffee or tea
✔️ Great for sharing and gifting
Save this recipe for your next baking day! 🍓 And if you love fruity desserts, share it with someone who would make these with you. ❤️
