Strawberry Nectarine Bars
 
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Summer fruit season is here! My favorite time of year for so many varieties of sweet juicy fruits. Enjoy these gluten free strawberry bars!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 9 bars
Ingredients
  • Crust
  • 1 c almond flour
  • ½ c gluten free oats
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbl honey
  • 2 Tbl coconut oil or butter, softened
  • Topping
  • ¾ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 c chopped strawberries
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 nectarines sliced
  • Slivered almonds
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325F
  2. Line a 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper
  3. Mix the dry crust ingredients in a medium bowl.
  4. Add the honey and mix combine with a fork or spoon.
  5. Add the oil or butter and mix together with your hands.
  6. Spread the crust in the lined pan and pat down so it is evenly distributed.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes on the top rack. Make sure it is completely cooked through.
  8. Topping
  9. Add all ingredients except the almonds to a small saucepan.
  10. On low heat warm the mixture through.
  11. Top the crust with the strawberry mixture.
  12. Add the sliced nectarines arranged however you choose.
  13. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, on the top rack.
  14. Remove from oven and top with almonds.
  15. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
  16. Store in the refrigerator.
Recipe by Healthy Cooking Daily at https://healthycookingdaily.com/2016/06/strawberry-nectarine-bars/