Ginger and Almond Bars
Ginger and Almond Bars is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Center a rack in the oven.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCenter a rack in the oven.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line the pan with baking parchment, letting the parchment hang over the sides. (This will make it easier to remove the dessert once baked.).
In the saucepan, melt the butter.
Add the almond meal, fresh ginger, honey, egg, salt, and vanilla.
Stir until well combined.
The mixture should be thick and sticky.
Turn the mixture out into the prepared pan.
To help make a level and even base, place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the base.
Using a flat-bottomed glass (or your fingers), smooth out the base by pressing gently to evenly cover the bottom of the pan.
Remove and discard the plastic wrap.
Bake until the base is slightly firm, 12 to 15 minutes.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the almonds, candied ginger, honey, salt, and vanilla.
Stir just until the ingredients are incorporated.
When the base is baked, spread the topping evenly over the base and bake until the topping is dark and sizzling, 12 to 15 minutes.
Do not underbake.
Transfer the pan to the baking rack to cool.
When the dessert is completely cool, remove it from the pan using the overhanging parchment as handles and cut it into 16 even squares.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Chestnut Honey Squares: For the base, replace 1 cup (90g) almond meal with 3/4 cup (120 g) unbleached, all-purpose flour and use a strong honey, such as chestnut, in place of the mild honey.
For the topping, replace the candied ginger with organic candied orange or lemon peel, cut into tiny cubes.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.