Ginger and Almond Bars

Name: Ginger and Almond Bars
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter; 1 3/4 cups (165 g) almond meal (also called almond flour or almond powder); 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover; 1 large egg, free-range and organic, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter; 1 cup (80 g) sliced almonds; 1/3 cup (45 g) minced candied ginger; 1/3 cup (80 ml) mild honey, such as clover; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; A 9-1/2-inch (24 cm) square baking pan; baking parchment; a 2-quart (2 l) saucepan; a baking rack.