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Blood Orange Crumble Bars Recipe

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These Blood Orange Crumble Bars are a delightful treat featuring a buttery, crumbly base topped with a tangy blood orange jam and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these bars combine the bright citrus flavor of blood oranges with a rich and tender crumb, baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Crumble Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling

  • 1 cup blood orange jam

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Milk or cream to thin (about 1-2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray and line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving long ends to easily lift the bars for cutting once cooled. This step is optional but highly recommended for easy removal.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is well combined and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes using a handheld or stand mixer.
  3. Add Flavor and Flour: Blend in the salt and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined. The dough will be crumbly but ensure no dry flour remains.
  4. Form Crust: Take about two-thirds of the dough and drop crumbles evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Pat down firmly and evenly to create the crust layer.
  5. Add Jam Layer: Spread the blood orange jam evenly over the crust in the pan, making sure it covers the surface uniformly.
  6. Top with Remaining Crumble: Using your fingertips, crumble the remaining dough over the jam layer to form a crumble topping.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bars start to turn golden around the edges and the crumble topping looks set.
  8. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to room temperature before glazing.
  9. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla with enough milk or cream to achieve a drizzle-able glaze consistency. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk or cream and add more if needed.
  10. Glaze Bars: Drizzle the glaze liberally over the cooled bars. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • If blood orange jam is not available, you can substitute with marmalade or another citrus jam.
  • The parchment paper lining helps remove the bars easily without breaking.
  • Make sure the bars are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/blood-orange-crumble-bars-recipe/