Bakewell Jam Slice

Topping Method

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 210C.

Step 2

Grease a shallow 27 cm x 18 cm tin with melted butter. Line base with baking paper, extending it over two sides.

Step 3

Add sifted flour, butter and sugar to a food processor. Using pulse button, process for 10 seconds or until mixture is fine and crumbly.

Step 4

Add water and process briefly until mixture comes together.

Step 5

Pour mixture into tin, pressing evenly over base using lightly floured hands.

Step 6

Bake for 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.

Step 7

Reduce oven temperature to 180C.

Step 8

Topping: Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl with electric beaters until light and creamy. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.add vanilla

Step 9

Transfer to a large mixing bowl, then add almond meal and flour.

Step 10

Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.

Step 11

Spread jam over pastry base.

Step 12

Spread evenly with topping and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

Step 13

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.

Step 14

Cool in tin, then cut into fingers when cold.