Jam Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang.
2. 2
   Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Work in the butter with your fingers to make a crumbly dough.
4. 4
   Refrigerate 2 tablespoons of the dough for topping.
5. 5
   Press the remaining dough into the baking dish; freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Bake the crust, 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Spread the preserves on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border; crumble the reserved dough on top.
8. 8
   Return to the oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, 25 more minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool 20 minutes, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.
10. 10
    Photograph by Christina Holmes