Blackberry Jam Grated Shortbread

Name: Blackberry Jam Grated Shortbread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 2¾ cups (330 grams) all-purpose flour; 1¼ tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cardamom; ½ pound plus 6 tbsp (312 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ²⁄3 cup (132 grams) caster sugar; 1 ½ tsp grated zest of lemon; 1½ tsp salt; 3 large egg yolks; 1 cup blackberry jam, or any jam you'd like; 50 grams slivered almonds

by Olivia Homecook

40 Bars

1 hr

Ever thought of grating your shortbread dough? Here's a reason to do just that! By breaking up the dough into small bits, you're able to get an extremely soft and luscious cookie, something that you probably wouldn't get if you just rolled the dough.

By avoiding the use of pressure, the dough bakes with all the air pockets between the grated pieces, melding into an almost fluffy result which crumbles beautifully and melts in your mouth. The glue for the two pieces is a jam that can be any choice of fruit jam.

The dough can also be frozen for up to one month.

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Recipe details

Yield 40 Bars
Time spent: Prep time: 20 Minutes Cook time: 40 Minutes Total time: 1 hr

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Ingredients

2¾ cups (330 grams) all-purpose flour
1¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
½ pound plus 6 tbsp (312 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
²⁄3 cup (132 grams) caster sugar
1 ½ tsp grated zest of lemon
1½ tsp salt
3 large egg yolks
1 cup blackberry jam, or any jam you'd like
50 grams slivered almonds

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and cardamom. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl fitted with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar at high speed until fluffy, add lemon zest and salt, continue beating until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks one at a time. Then gradually add the dry ingredients, mix until fully combined.
Divide the dough into two equal pieces, wrap with cling wrap and place in the freezer for about 30 - 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment.
Take out one of the doughs and using the side of the grater with the largest holes, grate into the prepared pan, spread evenly using a spatula and be careful not to press down the dough.
Then add the jam on top and spread evenly. Take out the other dough and grate onto a separate tray or large plate. When done, spread the grated dough on top of the prepared dough and jam. Adjust until even (remember don't press down) then add the slivered almonds on top.
Bake in the middle of the oven for about 35-40 minutes. Let cool before cutting.

Comments

E95656 on Feb 19, 2021

Looks so good!

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- Olivia Homecook on Feb 25, 2021
  
  Thank you ☺️
  
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Robin Shane on Feb 26, 2021

Oh my gosh. I can’t wait to try these. My mouth is literally watering when I saw this recipe. And the grating of the dough........ Genius!

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- Olivia Homecook on Mar 01, 2021
  
  Great to hear, can't wait for you to try it 😊
  
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