Jam Crumble Bars

With an almond-scented, shortbread-like crust, a layer of fruit preserves, and a buttery crumble topping, these bars are an easy, bakery-style dessert for summer entertaining.

For the Base:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, and cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups fruit preserves or jam

For the Crumble Topping:
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly-packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

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