Mabrousheh (Middle eastern jam bars)
Mabrousheh is a classic Middle Eastern dessert that brings a burst of nostalgia and flavor with every bite. These jam bars are incredibly easy to make and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture that keeps you coming back for more. The buttery crust perfectly complements the sweet jam center, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Servings 24 Jam bars
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar or slightly less
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- jam any kind you have or like
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Then, add the oil, melted butter, salt, and baking powder. Mix everything together, and slowly add the flour. Continue mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Take out approximately 1/4 of the dough (or a little less) to use for the topping later.
- Brush a tray with butter or oil to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Flatten the dough evenly in the prepared tray, making sure it covers the bottom completely.
- Top the flattened dough with your choice of jam, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Shred the reserved portion of the dough on top of the jam, creating a crumbly topping.
- Bake the dough at 360°F for about 30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
- Remove the tray from the oven and let it cool. Once cooled, cut the dessert into squares.
- Store the squares in a tightly closed container on the counter for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.